i have a PC in my office LAN. I can ping that machine, but i can't connect to that pc using windows explorer from my pc (which is on the same LAN).However from that PC, i can connect to my pc. Mine is on WinXP while the other is on Win2000.
All Firewalls are disabled.
2007-02-04 16:58:12 · 7 answers · asked by eminem 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I can see both the PC's in the network neighborhood, under the same domain. When i try to access that win2000 pc, it says " Network path not found". It's very weird
2007-02-04 17:20:56 · update #1
Check to make sure they are on the same network. Usually when you connect an XP computer to a network it's default network is HOME or something like it, and I'm pretty sure Win2000 is WORKGROUP by default. Check and make sure those are the same, also make sure the IP and subnets are capable of reaching the same network. Usualy if they're plugged into the same router or switch you can just enable DHCP in properties and they'll automatically fit in. The network names can be found when you right click on My Computer and go through the properties. Also if you're connecting straight to the other computer make sure you're using a cross-over cable instead of a straight-through, otherwise you'll have to go through a switch or a hub.
2007-02-04 17:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Dustin H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's call the machine you want to access "Machine A", and the PC you want to access from "Machine B". First, go to Machine A, and then go to My Computer. Click on the C: drive, and then right-click. In the menu that pops up, click on New, then Folder.
Name this folder Shared. Once the folder is created, right-click on this folder, and click on "Properties". Once the folder properties are displayed, click on the "Sharing" tab. You may have to click a link that says "I understand the risk of sharing, but I want to share this folder anyway". Then, enable the option that says "Share this folder on the network". The Share name should be "Shared" without the quotations. Now, drag a file into this "Shared" folder in C:.
Go back to Machine B, and then click on "Start", and then "My Network Places". Machine A's shared folder should appear. If not, then in the left-hand pane, click on "View workgroup computers". Select your workgroup, and the computer you want.
2007-02-04 17:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Levi W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the XP PC go to My Network Neighborhood and right click on the W2k computer. Select explore and enter the W2k's name and password when prompted. Use the same password you would use to logon if you were at that computer.
Like the first member who replied stated set your pemissions to share on the W2k computer.
2007-02-04 17:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the other PC is sharing enabled? and if it is... are the folders set to be shared? Sometimes the 2 OS's don't like each other... but setting them share hands on the drive and then on the folders snaps them back inline LOL
happy networking
2007-02-04 17:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sentimental Treasures Photo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, a USB WiFi adapter is likely one of a thanks to operate WiFi to a operating laptop or computer(because they don't regularly contain WiFi) The adapter you've linked to is for prompt "N" so your router might want to also opt to be prompt "N" different WiFi kinds are G, B, & A N is the newest WiFi customary, G continues to be wonderful for most human beings, yet when its B or A it really is time to improve be careful paying for low-priced networking elements, they're typically more effective hassle then you definately anticipate. i might want to point something from Netgear or Linksys - Kip
2016-10-17 05:21:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enable sharing.
2007-02-04 17:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by drbuns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-02-07 17:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by Bozo A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋