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I have Windows FW on the XP box and the included Vista Windows FW on the Vista laptop. I have turned it completely OFF and get the same permission error. So, I turned them back on.

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Hating to seem stupid here, but how do I map a share from the laptop, if it won't even let me connect to the desktop? Step me thru that please and THANK YOU FOR HELPING! I'm very frustrated. I KNOW it can be done.

Are you saying you have Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition? If so, good luck. It doesn't have advanced file and printer sharing. It only has simple sharing, which is anything but simple. I don't use home and i'm guessing most here using professional and have advanced file sharing. No, I have XP Pro. But that is the workgroup name. Thanks!

Hello...tap tap tap....is this thing on?

Hi, I need help in networking a desktop Dell XPS system to a Dell laptop Vista system. I want the laptop to be able to print/manipulate files on the desktop system. (the printer is connected to the desktop via USB) WIRELESSLY: The desktop can see and open files on the laptop. The laptop can SEE the desktop, but will not open files or print. I get an error on the laptop saying I might not have permissions and it will not connect, but, it does "see" them on the network. MShome same login/pw same error on laptop if firewalls are on or off on both. Printer and file sharing is on with both pcs. I am admin on both. I believe this has to do with permissions not being set correctly on the XP system, but, I don't know how to fix those. HELP! THANKS..