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Old 01-13-2007   #1
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Default [Answered] Network sharing issues

I set this 9 machine work group up 3 years ago, and had no problems until recently. All machines are running XP Pro SP1
1. On some of the machines, attempting to view all the network computers, I get an error message stating "access to the xxxxxx network is denied, please check with the administrator". If I use search, I can access most of the shared items on any network PC.
2. File sharing. This is the real reason for the post. Even with a network shared folder displayed in network neighborhood, I can't access some folders. I set up a test folder on the 2 main workstations and shared them and they are visible on the network, but can't be opened. I unchecked simple file share in folder options and set permissions to full access and still can't gain access. Anyone have any ideas?
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Hello GoldenRog,

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Can you check the following:
- Go to your local area connection properties (Control Panel, Network Connections), and make sure "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is ticked.
- Make sure all your PC's are on the same subnet (..Internet Protocol TCP/IP, Properties).
- Same workgroup name (Control Panel, System, Computer Name, Change).
- Check the event logs for any errors when trying to connect (Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Event Viewer). - report any back here.
- Make sure there are no network related software that may be starting up, that could cause this problem (Start, Run, type: msconfig, Startup tab, and disable one at a time, reboot and test).
- Try mapping drives instead (right click on My Computer, Map Network Drive, Folder/Path should be \\ip address\share name , for example \\192.168.0.4\myshare)
- Try disabling simple file sharing (in Windows Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, View tab, and untick "Simple File Sharing" from there).

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