Windows network shares on 192.168 machines

[rudejohn]

I have two machines, let's say Source and Target, both WinXP or Win2K.

I want to create a network share on Target, such as C:\share, and call it "share". Then I set its IP address to 192.168.0.200.

I connect the two machines via crossover cable.

Then I want to go to Source, set its IP address to 192.168.0.100, and map a network drive to "share". I'm trying to do this via code, but first I need to get it done manually.

The problem: If I open a browser and type "192.168.0.200", I can see the network share. I can also ping the other machine. However, it intermittently seems to be asking me for a password to access the share, and if I try to map a network drive to it, I receive an error. The settings on the share say "everyone" has "full control," which is good.

What I really want to know: Am I missing a step? Is there something else I should be doing? Logically, am I SUPPOSED to be able to do this?

Thanks in advance,
~RJ

For reference, see:
thread222-1069201

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[bcastner]

On computerA add as new local users the usernames and passwords of computerB.

On computerB add as new local users the usernames and passwords of computerA.

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