XP - Share 1

[markt]

I have two PC's and would like to share a folder on one of them. The PC where the Data is is an XP Home PC. The other PC is XP Pro.

If I create a shortcut to the desktop I can see the folders without problems. However when I go into Word and open the folder I get an error saying - The folder may be located in an unavailable location, protected with a password or the file name contains a / or \.


If I do start Run and type \\IP address the folders and printers pop up in window but if I do \\name I get an error. However I can ping the name and it resolves back to the correct IP address.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Mark

 

[Bobg1]

You need to right click on the folder you want to share and set sharing.

 

[dloz]

If \\IP address works but not \\name check to make sure both pc are in the same workgroup.

 

[linney]

These are always useful sites.

Simple File Sharing- enabled

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

Simple File Sharing - disabled

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

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm