LAN File Sharing Problems

[azzfox]

Hello, I have problems with file sharing on my network and so far no-one I know has been able to solve it.

Current setup:
2 computers, both with on-board NIC's and running XP Pro.
Cat5e cable.
5-port ethernet switch.

The problem is that whenever I try to access the other computer I get either a permission error or path error as pic below shows.



I currently have dial-up and I know the hardware is fine because I can run the internet over the network between the two computers. I can also ping each computer with no problems.

IP addresses on the network have been manually set. Both computers are on the same workgroup. File sharing has been enabled. I have been through all the settings I can find but still cant find the problem.

If anyone knows what is wrong or can shine some light on the problem, that would be great.

Thanks.

[mrvxgen3]

Sounds like a firewall issue blocking the connection, thats what happened to me, i was able to get internet but when it came down to the file sharing part i wasn't able to get into the other computer because of the firewall.

[azzfox]

I always have the Windows firewall turned off and use Zone Alarms instead. I have been through the zone alarms settings over and over again. I have even turned off both firewalls for a test try and still no luck.

[Pub247]

I always have the Windows firewall turned off and use Zone Alarms instead. I have been through the zone alarms settings over and over again. I have even turned off both firewalls for a test try and still no luck.

have you allow it in zone alarm?
I was having the same issue trying to network my 360 and PC tried everything but it wouldn't my solution was to buy a Netgear router worked first time with this

[azzfox]

Ok problem found.. Zone Alarms.

I completely shut down the service and the problem was gone Now to work out how to allow it.

[mrvxgen3]

Umm i believe its in the zone section of the firewall i think, brain isnt fully around at the moment to think where it is.

[Pub247]

Yeah its in firewall advance option somewhere i use to have zonealarm but it gave me the ****s (well it gave the missus the ****s which in turn gave me the ****s) so i got rid of it. I remember its where you allow ports for other program you go in there and make a new allowance (?) and fill in the details

[azzfox]

Thank you's heaps. Never would have thought to add it lol

[mrvxgen3]

Glad to be of help, yeah it is a pain in the ass its something you don't expect but happens, remember it doing it at work with the sales mangers computer couldn't think of what was causing it until i played around with the firewall.

[azzfox]

Next problem lol

After adding each computers IP address in Zone Alarms I can now see the other computers sharing folders and printer. I can also use the printer. But I cant open the sharing folders because it says "Access Denied" ..hmmm

Might have to shut down zone alarms again and see if its the problem again.

[Pub247]

No worries azzfox glad i could help i actually know SFA about computers but seems i know a bit more than i thought.

[azzfox]

Ok zone alarms isnt at fault this time.

Checked sharing permissions for the sharing folder and seems to be ok. What could it be now

[mrvxgen3]

u shouldn't have to add each computer in zonealarm all you need to do is add one ip in there.

[azzfox]

I added the IP for this computer in the other computer and vise versa.

[azzfox]

For some reason it now wants to work properly. Thanks again anyway.