"Jim" <nopenotnow.com> wrote in message
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> Ok, here's the deal
>
> One PC, one laptop and one wireless router.
> The PC is wired to the router.
> The laptop is connected wirelessly.
> Both are Windows XP SP3
> Both are on the same workgroup
> both have static IP's in the routers range
> both have sharing enabled folders
> Both can ping each other
> the laptop can map shared drives on the PC with no problem
> The PC can't find the shared drives on the laptop, or for that matter
> can't find the laptop itself on the workgroup network.
>
> I've tried dozens of IP, sharing, firewall, network settings, and more
> than a little prayer. It's driving me nuts.
>
> any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
>

OK it has just come back to me so try this if the Simple File Sharing box is
already ticked

Open Windows Explorer, from the drop down select Tools, Folder Options then
the View tab. Scroll to the bottom and make sure the Simple File Sharing box
is NOT ticked.

Now in Windows Explorer, RMC a shared folder and select Sharing and
Security. You will now see a Security tab. This tab is only visible when the
Simple File Sharing box is NOT ticked. Select that tab. In Group and user
names Add 'Everyone'. In the lower box Permissions for Administrators tick
the appropriate boxes, all if you are not sure. Select OK.

Now try File Sharing.

If it works, go back to Tools, Folder Options, View tab. Scroll to the
bottom and now tick the Simple File Sharing box.

Again now try File sharing.....you might have to do a restart on both comps
for this to take effect.