http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/l.../bb727037.aspx
And run the Network wizard on XP as well
"Ben Ramsay" wrote:
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> Setup Profile
> Windows Vista Basic on both
> Norton 360 on both
> Connection method required is a LAN connection with internet sharing.
> Previous os was Windows XP Professional on both with same setup
>
> My issue is trying to setup the laptop to access the desktop and vice versa,
> I have been able to share the network on both sucessfully. My problem arises
> when i attempt to access a folder, windows return a permnission required
> message or one to that effect.
>
> I relise Windows Vista is diffrent than Windows XP as i used the procedure
> for Xp to share internet connections on Vista. I basically have the same
> software as before, so what am i diong wrong. I would like to hae a network
> as stated above so that i can transfer data between the two
>
> Is there a step by stem guide, other than the one in help as it dose not
> provide very much information I do admit that I am new to Vista so I could
> be doing something wrong.
>
> Thankyou in advance
> Ben Ramsay
>