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Can't share files
Posted by mtnblue222 on December 19th, 2005


I am networking two home computers -- a desktop and a laptop. I have set
them up to be part of the same workgroup. I have chosen one folder on each
of the computers to be shared.

Here's the problem. From the desktop, I can log onto the shared folder on
the laptop. I can move files from the shared folder to the desktop, but I
can't move files in the other direction. When I try to move files from the
desktop to the laptop I get the error message, "Access Denied."

How can I fix this so I can share files in both directions?

Posted by Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers on December 19th, 2005


Hi,

Change permissions on the shared folder. Right now it's set for read only on
remote users, you need write permissions.

Pro only:
How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

Both Home and Pro:
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"mtnblue222" <mtnblue222@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:065CB51A-4875-403C-996F-3C58CDB5F85C@microsoft.com...
>I am networking two home computers -- a desktop and a laptop. I have set
> them up to be part of the same workgroup. I have chosen one folder on
> each
> of the computers to be shared.
>
> Here's the problem. From the desktop, I can log onto the shared folder on
> the laptop. I can move files from the shared folder to the desktop, but I
> can't move files in the other direction. When I try to move files from
> the
> desktop to the laptop I get the error message, "Access Denied."
>
> How can I fix this so I can share files in both directions?




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