comphelp Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 i have 2 computer which i want to connect together so i can access files off both of them. 1 computer is using Windows XP and the other is using Windows 2000.What do i have to do to connect them both together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 (edited) u can connect them directly using a crossover cable or over a network using a routerthere should'nt be any problems using xp and 2000 Edited July 25, 2005 by ripken204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comphelp Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 I have all the computers connected through a router and i have tried many ways to set the win2000 computer on the network but no luck, any idea on how i do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarle Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Do some reading here. It'll help you walk through requirements for Windows networking as well as how to troubleshoot and diagnose your problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAndle Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 1 thing to check is that if you are using the XP firewall make sure an exception is set for File & Printer Sharing or you may stay having problems. Have the same user account & password you are using on 2000 already created on XP to make things simple. Set the same workgroup. Add the IP addresses used to any 3rd party firewalls & try \\server\share from the run line to connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^_^ Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 are both computers in the same workgroup?do both have file and print sharing enabled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At0mic Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 i have 2 computer which i want to connect together so i can access files off both of them. 1 computer is using Windows XP and the other is using Windows 2000.What do i have to do to connect them both together?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>does your router have dhcp and dns enabled? if not you can either enable it or specify manual addresses. type ipconfig in a prompt to see if your two computers are getting addresses from the router ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilifrei64 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Here are a few things you can do to get you up and runningOpen your routers web interface management:Configure the following settings for the lanIP Address 10.0.0.1Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0DNS Server (ISP Provided)IP Address 10.0.0.2Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0Default Gateway 10.0.0.1DNS Server (ISP Provided)IP Address 10.0.0.3Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0Default Gateway 10.0.0.1DNS Server (ISP Provided)On both computers do the following:Right click on my computer and go to network identificationMake sure under computer name.. the names of both machines are unique.. ie: PC1 and PC2Under Workgroup... this needs to be the same ie: HOMERight click on My computer and select manageGo to Local Users and Groups -> UsersMake IDENTICAL user account(you can leave all the defaults in there.IE: PC1: Username: John ; Password: doePC2: Username: John ; Password: doeDisable the Guest accountOn windows XP open windows explorer and click on tools-> folder options-> Viewand UNCHECK where it says use simple file shareing..Make sure you have any software firewalls turned OFF (this means Windows Firewall also. Restart the computerswhen they come back up log on to the computer with the username John and password doeyou should be able to successfully access the other PC now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^_^ Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 unless he has a software firewall like zonealarm running, and doesn't have the local zone set to allow file sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilifrei64 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 That is why I said to turn off your software firewall. He is being protected by his router Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^_^ Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 right, but he will want to reconfigure the software firewall once he has things sorted, he won't want to leave that disabled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicodemuynck Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 What about this:Desktop running XP PRO connects to router by cable.Laptop running Vista home connects to router wireless.No hubs or modems.What can I do to connect them?Completely new to Vista and just got my laptop so I dont wanna play around with it to much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 What about posting in the networking forum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicodemuynck Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) Not a bad ide, but it was already posted here and if anyone would like to help Please, could someone help, Ive been searching over the net for weeks noe and havnt found anythingg thats like my problem Edited August 6, 2007 by nicodemuynck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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