Network only works one way

Simple home network with crossover cable. File share only works 1 way. I have disabled all firewalls. Any suggestions?


thanks in advance

 

Make sure you have users/passwords set up on both ends. Also, make sure your shares are properly defined and privileges are set up properly on each.

 

And are both pc's on the same work group?

 

I hear this a lot, but it actually isn't true. Systems don't have to be on the same workgroup to communicate, only on the same subnet. If the NetBIOS system you want to reach isn't listed in the "Network Neigborhood" tree (a common problem), you can connect manually by typing \\machine_name in Windows Explorer's address bar. Using the IP address, \\192.168.0.24 for example, would also work.

 

I got it working. the "Server" service was set on automatic, but for some reason wasn't starting, so I had to start it manually.

THANKS

 

No problem. BTW, using your same method, you can make Windows attempt to restart the service if it fails. Very useful for important services such as firewalls or antivirus software.