On Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:56:56 +0100, "Tom E" <TE@btinternet.com> wrote:

Thanis for the thought, but it didn't work. Any new thoughts?
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>"Jim" <nopenotnow.com> wrote in message
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>> Ok, here's the deal
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>> 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.
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>> I've tried dozens of IP, sharing, firewall, network settings, and more
>> than a little prayer. It's driving me nuts.
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>> any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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>OK it has just come back to me so try this if the Simple File Sharing box is
>already ticked
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>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.
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>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.
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>Now try File Sharing.
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>If it works, go back to Tools, Folder Options, View tab. Scroll to the
>bottom and now tick the Simple File Sharing box.
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>Again now try File sharing.....you might have to do a restart on both comps
>for this to take effect.
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