I can not access my other computer [folders] [laptops]
Q: I created my three computers on a network and have several shared folders on each system. for some reason the last time I could access my desktop from my laptop, but can not access my laptop from my desktop. The window for the username and password but Im not the opportunity to choose username. She always says guests, so I am unable to log
Any ideas?
Best Answer: In the main computer where the printer is installed, just go to the Printer folder inside of Control Panel. Right click your All in one printer and then Click Sharing. Click on Share this printer in the window that opens and then hit OK.
Get the IP address of your computer, go to Start, Run, type "cmd" enter, type "ipconfig" enter. Write down where it says "Local Area Connection" IP address: "numbers with dots". After this, move to the computer without a printer.
In the other computer, go to Start, Run, type "\\ipaddress\" where ipaddress are the numbers of the 1st computer. When a windows opens asking for a user name and password input those credentials from your computer. If it doesn't ask it will be even better. Now with this command you will open a folder and the printer will be there. Double click the printer and now the 2nd computer will be able to use it.
BTW, both computers have to be in the same WORKGROUP. to check this: Right click My Computer icon on the desktop, go to properties, Computer name tab. There you can see the WORKGROUP name and even change it.
Re:That didn't help at all. Sometimes I just hate computers.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
All my systems are currently running pro. I'll check these settings later but I'm pretty sure that's how I have them. It used to work and then one day it only gave me guest options.
So I just tried and when I clicked security policies I get this error:
Snap-in failed to initialize.
Name:Group Policy Object Editor
CLSID:{8fcob734-aoe1-11d1-a7d3-0000f87571e3}
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297064 should fix the mmc error
Re:Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings, http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what is allowed to be shared.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Re:All my systems are currently running pro. I'll check these settings later but I'm pretty sure that's how I have them. It used to work and then one day it only gave me guest options.
So I just tried and when I clicked security policies I get this error:
Snap-in failed to initialize.
Name:Group Policy Object Editor
CLSID:{8fcob734-aoe1-11d1-a7d3-0000f87571e3}
Re:change security settings under control panel, under administrative tools under local security policys.
then under local policies, under security options, look for Network access: sharing and security moduel for local accounts. It needs to be set to classic not guests only. This is on the PC that does the sharing. I would change it on all the PC's..
I asume this is a xp pro PC..
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