I’m trying to connect a newly acquired computer to my old computer via a crossover network cable to transfer some large folders of pictures, music, web pages plus other documents- the CD on the old computer is not working, so burning them to CD is not an option.
Following some advice I found on the web, I put in the following IP addresses in the properties of each LAN connection:
1st comp: 192.168.1.1
2nd computer: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 for both computers.
Both LAN connections now show connected, but I can’t see the other computer from either computer.
I’ve tried running the network wizard several times, and have tried disabling the firewall on both computers. (Internet connection off, of course.)
I was trying to help a friend with the same problem…
I’m curious about any solution.
Windows XP SP2 Home + avast + Windows firewall off
He can ping
He’s using a hub with 3 computers, IP and subnet mask are ok.
The name of the Computer Group is the same :
from the 192.168.1.2 computer. This should take you straight to the shared folders on the other computer, if it doesn’t, then there may be a problem elsewhere
Your network connection needs to have the following present:
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
You need to share something on both machines to see something other than the computer name.
You need to create the same exact user account and password on both machines. (This needs to be done on any XP Pro computer with Simple File Sharing Disabled).
Simple File Sharing is always enabled on Windows XP Home and cannot be turned off, on XP it is on by default when connected to a workgroup. This activates the guest account and allows anyone who connects to your LAN access to you shares. With it turned off only those with the correct user name and password can access your shares. This is much more secure.
The Windows XP SP2 filewall automatically enables an exception for file and print sharing. It is highly recommended to leave this exception instead of turning off the firewall completely.
This shouldn’t be this way… There is no meaning, in my opinion, that you need to do it…
The two computers has independent policies… the same name shouldn’t never be a must-have option…
I’ll check all other points with my friend tomorrow. Thanks.