Sharing Files over XP pro. What gives?

[eno]

I have been running Windows2000 Pro on both machines. All I would need to do is set the folders to share and make sure all comps were on the same workgroup.

Now with XP, I have set my folders to share to all and set all comps to the same workgroup but still under network workgroup it only shows the computer I am on under workgroup. I could ping both computers , I ran the Network Wizard but still no luck. I would think this would be easier with XP since it usually sets up other areas of OS for you.

What am I missing. Networking has always been my weak area.

Basic Network:

Linksys 4 port wired router
Toshiba Cable Modem(comcast)
Both computers can access the net and game head to head over LAN. Just not share folders.

 

[Mitzi]

Have you tried accessing the share using its address, i.e.

\\computername\sharename

More than likely the folder is shared, just that you can't browse to it. I would also suggest turning off simple file sharing in Windows XP, I'm not on an XP box at the moment but I think its Tools->Folder Options and uncheck Use Simple File Sharing.