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10-30-2007
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| | I can't share the root c folder I have a simple network with vista and xp. I share the c drive on the vista folder. I can map the vista c drive on the XP machine, however when I attempt to click on the mapped drive in XP I get a message "Access is Denied" How can I fix this? I want to be able to access my root folder on my Vista computer through my XP machine. Points 2 note. There are no 3rd party firewalls installed. In the Network and Sharing Centre I have set the network to be Private AND I have enabled File Sharing. Both PC's are new and don't have viruses. On the Vista Computer the "Share..." Button is greyed out but the "Advanced Share" button is available. Any help on what should normally be a simple issue would be appreciated. Cheers |
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10-30-2007
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| | Re: I can't share the root c folder "Ravens Claw" <Ravens Claw@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B7908591-5C84-46AB-A540-DCB495E1C066@xxxxxx Quote: >I have a simple network with vista and xp. I share the c drive on the vista > folder. I can map the vista c drive on the XP machine, however when I > attempt > to click on the mapped drive in XP I get a message "Access is Denied" > > How can I fix this? I want to be able to access my root folder on my Vista > computer through my XP machine. > > Points 2 note. > There are no 3rd party firewalls installed. > In the Network and Sharing Centre I have set the network to be Private AND > I > have enabled File Sharing. > Both PC's are new and don't have viruses. > On the Vista Computer the "Share..." Button is greyed out but the > "Advanced > Share" button is available. > > Any help on what should normally be a simple issue would be appreciated. > > Cheers I don't recommend sharing the root of any drive, especially C:, but if you must http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Networking/filtertoken.aspx -- Kerry Brown Microsoft MVP - Shell/User http://www.vistahelp.ca |
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10-30-2007
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| | Re: I can't share the root c folder have you assigned permissions in the security tab? Or this search result may help. Vista common issue - can see but ...More important, make sure share permissions must match the folder security for access to a share. Good luck! Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE ... http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...opic.php?t=450 -- Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "Ravens Claw" <Ravens Claw@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B7908591-5C84-46AB-A540-DCB495E1C066@xxxxxx Quote: >I have a simple network with vista and xp. I share the c drive on the vista > folder. I can map the vista c drive on the XP machine, however when I > attempt > to click on the mapped drive in XP I get a message "Access is Denied" > > How can I fix this? I want to be able to access my root folder on my Vista > computer through my XP machine. > > Points 2 note. > There are no 3rd party firewalls installed. > In the Network and Sharing Centre I have set the network to be Private AND > I > have enabled File Sharing. > Both PC's are new and don't have viruses. > On the Vista Computer the "Share..." Button is greyed out but the > "Advanced > Share" button is available. > > Any help on what should normally be a simple issue would be appreciated. > > Cheers > |
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