Problem networking shared folder

[macdog303]

if that doesnt work then a clean windows xp install always works

Big sigh here.... I found this:

Using Group Policy to Manage Windows Firewall in Windows XP SP2

Installing the Group Policy Administrative Template

To install and edit the Group Policy Administrative Template for Windows Firewall, follow these steps:

1. Log on to a computer that is a member of the domain and has Windows XP SP2 installed, with an account that is a member of the Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins or Group Policy Creator Owners security groups.

2. Click Start >Run and type mmc to open a new MMC console.

3. On the File menu, select Add/Remove Snap-in.

4. Click Add and select Group Policy Object Editor from the list.

5. In the Select Group Policy Object dialog box, click Browse.

6. Select the Default Domain Policy, as shown here, and click your way back to the main MMC console.

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Problem. Mine isn't there. I have a fully updated copy of XP home with SP2. The reason I'd like to have control over this Group Policy thing is because I'm afraid it's somehow turning on my firewall, even with the exceptions of file transfers it might not recognize WM_Marc as a COMPUTER to engage in file sharing activites with, so it becomes a BLOCK! :(

Edit: I don't know about that. I'm sure fiddling with some settings will solve my problems, I really don't want to have to format.

[benots4]

macdog may be right. I hate that wizard, but have seen it fix what I could not.

[benots4]

See post 10 I think the policies are there

macdog may be right. I hate that wizard, but have seen it fix what I could not.

Just ran it. Didn't do anything /sniff. Boy I'm about to give up ><.

I have XP Pro, but try going to the Local Security settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options check Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts - set to - Guest only - local users authenticate as guest


Where the heck do I go to begin? Where is Local Security Settings?

[benots4]

Its in control pannel -> services

Not there :(. In the services.

ghost,
a slightly different tack here. I'm not an expert on XP sp2, my main computers that I use my ax with are w2k.

However, I noticed that when I set up my xp boxes, that it gave me the choice of changing my user name. I "foolishly" changed my user name and found that under documents and settings that the old user name was still there and that my new name was in fact an alias. All the settings that I use on a daily basis were located under the first user name. Unfortunately the first name was also a name that was used on the network, only with different permissions and setting. When I checked permissions all were logged in under my user name. This was only apparent from the file structure not from any of the administrative tools.

I ended up deleting all permissions and expressly adding the ones I wanted for particular drives. I also specifially did not have a guest or an everyone user. :rolling:

"When I checked permissions all were logged in under my user name. This was only apparent from the file structure not from any of the administrative tools."


How did you check this?

"When I checked permissions all were logged in under my user name. This was only apparent from the file structure not from any of the administrative tools."


How did you check this?

When I was logged in as administrator and show all hidden files and folders, I noticed that all the application data folders, and all of my desktop were located under the original user name.

[aximbigfan]

i have noticed that with windows xp PRO the firewall is almost too heavy. i was having problems with my notebook being able to "see" one of my pro boxes on the network. the pro box was compleatly silent. i couldnt ping it it didnteven show up on my netscan. try disableing all firewalls.

another problem could be a virus of some sort. do a malware scan.


chris

[vaporize]

Do you have 2 computers in your house that are networked and able to share files with each other wirelessly? If not, thats the first thing you need to do before you start trying to connect a PDA to a PC.