I can ping but not map, a different error trying to share

[bestleonard]

Running just two PCs, both with Media Edition, SP2,

Both have file and print sharing, Client for MS networks,tcp/ip enabled.

With the ‘new’ one, I can ping the other PC but cannot map a drive to

A shared folder. I get the error:

‘Drive could not be mapped because no network was found’

The other error I get is trying to share folders on the ‘new’ PC.

I get the error:

An error occurred while trying to share documents.

The server service was not started. The shared resource was not created

At this time.

So, I went to services and started 'server service' I got the same error

again, when trying to share a folder.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

B.Leonard

[luke.mccormick]

check the dependencies tab..also after u start the service stay in the services mmc and refresh every few seconds for about a minute to make sure it doesnt stop right away.

[CptMurphy]

You should also check the event log for any problems with services starting up. Have you been reconfiguring any services?

[ringfinger]

Server and workstation services need to be started. Be sure you have the NTFS permission setup right.

[bestleonard]

Hi,

Starting server AND workstation did the trick! I can map network drives.

And was able the share a folder.

BUT now.. this means the services were not starting automatically.????

How do I force the service to start? I assume I'll have this problem again??

Have not configured any services.

Thanks for the help

BL

[nitroshift]

Hi,

Starting server AND workstation did the trick! I can map network drives.

And was able the share a folder.

BUT now.. this means the services were not starting automatically.????

How do I force the service to start? I assume I'll have this problem again??

Have not configured any services.

Thanks for the help

BL

Set the two services to start up automatically (from the same location you statred them up manually).

[ringfinger]

Yup. Right click > props > Startup Type = Automatic. Apply, close.