Filesharing problem...

RhodriM · 12-29-2004, 04:51 PM

I have two computers connected via crossover cable.

They are both in the same workgroup.

Computer A can access the workgroup and see both computers in it. However, when it trys to access computer B it gets the message "<computer B> is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource etc The network path was not found."

Computer B can't access the workgroup, as it gets the above message. Any ideas?

Oh and if anyone knows how I can get NET SEND working too that'd be pretty cool

RhodriM · 12-29-2004, 04:53 PM

Oh, and by the way, playing LAN games works so I'd imagine the connection is physically fine.

robina_80 · 12-29-2004, 04:59 PM

computer b you may need to type in a password if i was you disable the password for computer b also you can do this; control panel-system-computer name and click on network id, it tells you what other people on the network have to type to gain access to that computer.

RhodriM · 12-29-2004, 07:32 PM

There is no password on computer b, and in my experience I have been asked to enter a password when trying to connect to password-protected computers on a network - which doesn't happen in this case.

Clicking on network id runs the network id wizard, I already know what the computer names are and that they are in the same workgroup.

**jancz3rt** · 12-30-2004, 12:03 AM

I think it's the firewall. If you use Free ZoneAlarm, then I suggest swicthing to Sygate Personal. I had the same problem, set up the rules and my sis can access anything on my pc and vice versa. I hope this helps.

JAN

12-29-2004, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
RhodriM New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 21	Filesharing problem... I have two computers connected via crossover cable. They are both in the same workgroup. Computer A can access the workgroup and see both computers in it. However, when it trys to access computer B it gets the message "<computer B> is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource etc The network path was not found." Computer B can't access the workgroup, as it gets the above message. Any ideas? Oh and if anyone knows how I can get NET SEND working too that'd be pretty cool

12-30-2004, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Firewall!! I think it's the firewall. If you use Free ZoneAlarm, then I suggest swicthing to Sygate Personal. I had the same problem, set up the rules and my sis can access anything on my pc and vice versa. I hope this helps. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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12-29-2004, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
RhodriM New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 21	Oh, and by the way, playing LAN games works so I'd imagine the connection is physically fine.

12-29-2004, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
robina_80 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LONDON Age: 24 Posts: 1,979	computer b you may need to type in a password if i was you disable the password for computer b also you can do this; control panel-system-computer name and click on network id, it tells you what other people on the network have to type to gain access to that computer.

12-29-2004, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
RhodriM New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 21	There is no password on computer b, and in my experience I have been asked to enter a password when trying to connect to password-protected computers on a network - which doesn't happen in this case. Clicking on network id runs the network id wizard, I already know what the computer names are and that they are in the same workgroup.