Re: File & Printer Sharing not listed under Firewall Exceptions
<Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Lez Pawl wrote:
>> <Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163619087.125189.139680@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> > I'm trying to get my laptop and desktop on a network, and it doesn't
>> > work when my computer is connected by wireless but it works when it's
>> > wired into the router. I tried to enable File & Printer sharing under
>> > the exceptions in the firewall, but on my laptop, that is not listed as
>> > a checkable item, and it isn't on the list of programs to be added. I
>> > need to browse for it and add it manually. Does anyone know where/how I
>> > do that?
>> >
>>
>> what is Firewall software........
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> Just the included XP Pro firewall. I'm running XP Pro on both machines.
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have you checked under the Advanced tab that Firewall is enabled for
Wireless Network Connection ticking this box may make file and printer
sharing checkable |