Cant copy files from vista to xp over network

[AlbertAguirre]

I cant copy files from a vista laptop to my xp desktop. I CAN see my desktop but I get 'you dont have permission to perform this action' when I try to paste a file onto the xp desktop.

I created a login on the xp desktop that matches the vista laptop, login and password.

On the xp machine I have sharing enabled and that specific directory has open permissions.

I dont know what else to do! Help?

 

[smah]

Follow the correct one below depending on wether you're using Simple file sharing or not on the xp machine.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm

Also make sure that you made the appropriate exceptions/allowances/rules on any firewall software.

 

[linney]

Are there any firewall or security type programs which are interfering with your attempt. Have you tried your luck from within "Safe Mode With Networking"?

Can XP access the Vista machine?

File and Printer Sharing in Windows Vista

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Windows Vista: Networking

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/networking.mspx

 

[cdogg]

Also, check to see where on the XP machine you are trying to copy files to. If it's under Documents and Settings, it won't work without tweaking the permissions. Instead as a good test, try copying files into a folder directly under the C: drive that has been given permissions to "Everyone".

~cdogg
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