i just programmed my laptop and living room pc. i added a network place on the pc , (\\computername\share) that matched the laptop and it worked sucessfully, but then i tried adding the pc as a network place on my laptop by entering that same info on the pc, and it said it was not valid or it couldnt find it.
so i can tap into my laptop from the pc, but not the pc from the laptop. please help.
thanks
2007-01-21 12:19:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I assume you are win xp home on both.
Make sure that both computers have file sharing allowed through the firewall.
We really need more specifics if you want a more detailed answer.
2007-01-21 12:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is likely a firewall (Microsoft or Other) that is blocking you from "seeing" the PC. Figure out the IP of the desktop by going to Start->Run and type in cmd. Now type in ipconfig and it will tell you the local IP.
Go to the laptop and go to Start->Run and type in cmd. In this window type in ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where all the x's are the IP of the desktop. If all return errors the desktop is not responding at all because of firewall settings.
Adjust your firewall to allow local IP's likely in the 192.168.xxx.xxx range and you should be good.
Good luck
-Mike C
PS you can also try just the computer name in the Start->Run box....by this I mean if your desktop's name is frank, on the laptop type \\frank and see if it can find it.
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2016-10-15 22:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try doing this:
go on programs-->accessories-->communications-->network setup wizard on ur laptop.
MJ
2007-01-21 12:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by MJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weird problem try re connecting.
or else i didnt understand ur question in first place.
2007-01-21 12:23:28 · answer #5 · answered by mohnkhan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋