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.

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

I meant to add that all computers can ping the other two fine.

J

"labrat" wrote:

> 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.
>
> 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
>
>

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

"labrat" wrote:

> 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.
>
> 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
>
>

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

--
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
actual address pchuck mvps org.

I have the same problem but this didn't help. Any other ideas?

Alan

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

"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
>
> --
> 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
> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>

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.

--
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
actual address pchuck mvps org.

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

"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.
>
> --
> 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
> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>

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
actual address pchuck mvps org.