On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:57:03 -0800, "Hennapanda"
<Hennapanda@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:22:05 -0800, "Hennapanda"
>> <Hennapanda@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:46:15 -0800, "Hennapanda"
>> >> <Hennapanda@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >"labrat" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >> Hennapanda wrote:
>> >> >> > I have 3 computers on my "home" network. all have valid names, all have the
>> >> >> > same workgroup. I have run the home network wizard on all 3, and have
>> >> >> > allowed file and printer sharing on all 3 computers. I have run the wizard
>> >> >> > with, and with disabled firewalls.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > So I have computers 1,2, & 3. Computer 1 sees and networks with 1,2,&3.
>> >> >> > Computers 2 & 3 network fine with each other, but when I try and access 1, I
>> >> >> > get the message that says: "\\Computer 1 is not accessible. You might not
>> >> >> > have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of
>> >> >> > this network to find out if you have access permissions."
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I have been able to ping the computer, both with its assigned address, and
>> >> >> > by name. But I am confused as to how to give all permission to access it.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Your help would be appreciated.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Hennapanda
>> >> >
>> >> >> NetBios over TCP/IP has to be turn on (enable) on all computer in your
>> >> >> workgroup.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Here is how:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Local Area Connection -> Properties -> TCP/IP -> Properties -> General
>> >> >> Tab -> Advanced -> WIN tab -> check Enable NetBios over TCP/IP.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> hopefully this will help. good luck.
>> >>
>> >> >Thanks, however it did not work. This is most odd. Computers are 1,2, &3.
>> >> >1 sees and acts fine with 2, 2 acts with 3, 3 acts with 2. Neither 2 or 3
>> >> >can communicate with 1 without the error message about admin priveledges. I
>> >> >have tried both settings, ie, "netbios over tcp/ip", and the first choice
>> >> >which is the default setting.
>> >> >
>> >> >Do you, (or anyone else) please have any suggestions??
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks again,
>> >> >
>> >> >John
>> >>
>> >> John,
>> >>
>> >> There are several possible causes for accessibility / visibility problems like
>> >> yours. Please read my troubleshooting guide.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/1...isibility.html
>>
>> >I thank you for your reply, and will start through your instructions. I just
>> >want to make sure I was clear. All computers "see" the others, BUT, when I
>> >try to access, I get the administration error. They aren't invisible, just
>> >not accessible.
>> >
>> >Am I correct on this per your suggestions?
>> >
>> >John
>>
>> John,
>>
>> What you're describing there are one of the many ways your network neighborhood
>> can react to a browser problem, as caused by a firewall problem, anonymous
>> access restriction, or physical, logical, or protocol/transport problem.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...lways-see.html
>>
>> Approaching it from the symptom, you can try other diagnostics.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ss-denied.html
>>
>> And it could well be a permissions problem, aka actual file sharing.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...s-xp.html#Help
>>
>> The big problem is that "access denied" can come in so many ways, and have any
>> of several causes. Just take it one step at a time. And report back here
>> frequently.

>OK, thanks. I think I would feel more comfortable performing open heart
>surgery on the back of a camel than delving into networking, but I am off and
>away. Thanks for your help. I will indeed report back to this thread with
>what I have found.
>
>John

John,

Just take it one step at a time, and ask questions where necessary. You can do
this. We're here when you need us.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
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