XP Pro - Network File Sharing Troubles

[Necrosaro420]

I had to format one of my computers hard drives. Everything was working great before that as far as network sharing, and now after the format I can no longer get this to work.

Here is the message I get when I click View Network Connections

"Necronet is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available"



I am logged on as admin (by default)

I have ensured ICF is not enabled on either pc

I have ensured that both drive's are shared

They are both on the same network, used "Set up a home or small office network" and picked the correct type of setup (Other, Then the first one)

Any clues why or what would be preventing me from this? If I go to the View Network Connections of PC1, It can see itself on the network, but it can not see PC2 (this one)

Thanks!

 

[Necrosaro420]

anyone?

 

[0roo0roo]

netbios protocol installed?

same workgroup?

 

[Necrosaro420]

same workgroup yes. Necronet is what i called it.

How can I tell if Netbois is ???

 

[JackMDS]

Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings, http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what is allowed to be shared.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

:sun:

 

[Necrosaro420]

Those did not help any, I tried alot of it =(

Here's something I DID find out though. PC1 can NOT ping PC2....PC2 CAN ping PC1. The router can ping BOTH PC1 AND PC2. Firewall's are disabled on BOTH pc's along with any antivirus.

Netbois is installed on both pc's

Any other clues????

Thanks!

 

[kylef]

Originally posted by: Necrosaro420
Here's something I DID find out though. PC1 can NOT ping PC2....PC2 CAN ping PC1. The router can ping BOTH PC1 AND PC2. Firewall's are disabled on BOTH pc's along with any antivirus.

To narrow down the problem, try ping using the IP address rather than the machine name. Does that work? If yes, then you have name resolution problems. If not, then you have basic IP connectivity problems.