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networking two XP Pro machines
Name: eskiya Date: July 18, 2004 at 21:06:13 Pacific OS: xp pro CPU/Ram: p3 800
Comment:
Hi, I've been having problems connecting two XP Pro machines using a cross-over cable.
I've assigned unique IP addresses to both machines, both in same workgroup and sharing a folder on both machines... but still can't access shared folders on both machines. Both machines are pingable though...
They don't see each other in network places. I get error saying "the list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available." One assigned to 192.168.1.1 other one is 192.168.1.2
Name: GregH Date: July 18, 2004 at 22:18:48 Pacific
Reply:
Have you unchecked the "Simple File Sharing" option. Might want to look at that one. I was experiencing similar problems to yours... pulling out my hair. The Simple File Sharing was the culprit.
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Response Number 2
Name: eskiya Date: July 19, 2004 at 07:09:41 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks for your response. I'm afraid that I still can't access the other machine. I can ping it.. It's rather strange.
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