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432274 2006-02-19 20:17:00 I am trying to network a laptop to a desktop - both running XP .

The laptop shows a network connection - and I can ping to laptop from the desktop - but I can't see any shared folders when I go into network connections (yes there are some shared folders on both machines) .

If I double-click the network connection icon in the system tray . . . It says the amount of time it has been connected therefore it does seem that it is actually connected??

Please Help . Thanks .
soz (9102)
432275 2006-02-19 20:23:00 How are u trying to network them?? Ethernet? Wireless?

If ethernet, are u using a crossover cable, or a hub?

Any firewalls?? A firewall until its configured will stop a network .

Create a folder and share it . DON'T share the whole hard drive on either .

You'll be sorry, if someone decides to hack you .
Speedy Gonzales (78)
432276 2006-02-20 02:59:00 I assume you're using work-groups. Make sure they're the same on both PC's. kingdragonfly (309)
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