Can PC 1 access PC 2′s files, but not vice versa?
Make sure they are on the same network using the same Workgroup name. But the main tip that I wanted to mention was to make sure both XP PC’s are using Simple File Sharing. Here is how to switch it to Simple File Sharing if it is set to Advanced File Sharing:
http://www.petri.co.il/enable_simple_file_sharing_in_windows_xp.htm
NOTE: XP Home is only capable of Simple File Sharing.
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July 13, 2007
Networking, Tips and Tricks, Wireless Networking