Home Network Problems - sharing files

I have 3 computers connected via a D-link router. I seem to have a problem
sharing files with one of the computers.

I get "\\Basement\My Documents" is not accessible.

I am able to share from the "Basement" computer with the others (upstairs),
but not from the others to the basement.
I've tried resetting permissions etc nothing.

Can someone direct me to what to look for?

Thank you

IF

Brian
Tue May 13 15:09:59 PDT 2008

"*" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>I have 3 computers connected via a D-link router. I seem to have a problem
>sharing files with one of the computers.
>
> I get "\\Basement\My Documents" is not accessible.
>
> I am able to share from the "Basement" computer with the others (upstairs),
> but not from the others to the basement.
> I've tried resetting permissions etc nothing.
>
> Can someone direct me to what to look for?
>
> Thank you
>
> IF
>

Check the basement PCs firewall settings to make sure it isn't blocking the
IPs of the other 2.


--


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Conflicts start where information lacks.
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Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

*
Wed May 14 05:32:33 PDT 2008

I checked the firewalls. Everything is ok.
I even tried copying the permissions from the Administrator. Still nothing.

My last resort is to reinstall Windows from scratch.

IF
"Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
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> "*" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OrYzIOUtIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I have 3 computers connected via a D-link router. I seem to have a problem
>>sharing files with one of the computers.
>>
>> I get "\\Basement\My Documents" is not accessible.
>>
>> I am able to share from the "Basement" computer with the others
>> (upstairs), but not from the others to the basement.
>> I've tried resetting permissions etc nothing.
>>
>> Can someone direct me to what to look for?
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> IF
>>
>
> Check the basement PCs firewall settings to make sure it isn't blocking
> the IPs of the other 2.
>
>
> --
>
>
> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
> Conflicts start where information lacks.
> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>
> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
>

LEE
Wed May 14 10:32:20 PDT 2008

Brian A. wrote:
> "*" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OrYzIOUtIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> I have 3 computers connected via a D-link router. I seem to have a
>> problem sharing files with one of the computers.
>>
>> I get "\\Basement\My Documents" is not accessible.
>>
>> I am able to share from the "Basement" computer with the others
>> (upstairs), but not from the others to the basement.
>> I've tried resetting permissions etc nothing.
>>
>> Can someone direct me to what to look for?
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> IF
>>
>
> Check the basement PCs firewall settings to make sure it isn't blocking
> the IPs of the other 2.
>
>
Are ALL the USER Names and Passwords the same on every computer?

Big
Wed May 14 11:51:15 PDT 2008

* wrote:
> I have 3 computers connected via a D-link router. I seem to have a problem
> sharing files with one of the computers.
>
> I get "\\Basement\My Documents" is not accessible.
>
> I am able to share from the "Basement" computer with the others (upstairs),
> but not from the others to the basement.
> I've tried resetting permissions etc nothing.
>
> Can someone direct me to what to look for?
>
> Thank you
>
> IF
>
>

I take it you've gone through network neighborhood, browsed your
workgroup, found the basement pc and "my documents" is a shared resource
to actually use, right?

John
Wed May 14 12:33:28 PDT 2008

"*" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in
news:OrYzIOUtIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl:

> I have 3 computers connected via a D-link router. I seem to have a
> problem sharing files with one of the computers.
>
> I get "\\Basement\My Documents" is not accessible.
>
> I am able to share from the "Basement" computer with the others
> (upstairs), but not from the others to the basement.
> I've tried resetting permissions etc nothing.
>
> Can someone direct me to what to look for?

"My Documents" folder is usually a special case.
See here:

"Sharing folders in My Documents"
<http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/09mydocuments.htm>

HTH,
John

Richard
Wed May 14 17:23:01 PDT 2008

I have a similar problem. I have a home network setup and all the computers
on my network share the same workgroup name.

I have XP pro running on this computer.
I have XP Home running on two others, one a desktop, the other a laptop.
I have Vista Home Premium running on one of the laptops.

From the main computer [this one] I can see all the computers on the
network, and so can I see them all from every other computer. From this
computer I can drop files into all the other shared folders in the workgroup,
but none of the other computers can even look at the folders on this
computer. When they try they get the error code 0x80070005.

I use Norton 360 on this computer, and even when I set up each computer with
specific permissions based on IP address in Norton the problem is still
there. Each other computer uses Norton 360 too but I have not had to set any
permissions on those at all.

I have the windows firewall off, and even with Norton's firewall turned off
it makes no difference.

What can I do to sort this out? It has only started happening fairly
recently I think because at one time I could freely view this computer from
anywhere on the network.

John
Thu May 15 12:44:55 PDT 2008

=?Utf-8?B?UmljaGFyZA==?= <Richard@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in news:4871F635-F18A-4A4F-B832-AC3E7BFD081D@microsoft.com:

> I have a similar problem. I have a home network setup and all the
> computers on my network share the same workgroup name.
>
> I have XP pro running on this computer.
> I have XP Home running on two others, one a desktop, the other a
> laptop. I have Vista Home Premium running on one of the laptops.
>
> From the main computer [this one] I can see all the computers on
> the network, and so can I see them all from every other computer.
> From this computer I can drop files into all the other shared
> folders in the workgroup, but none of the other computers can even
> look at the folders on this computer. When they try they get the
> error code 0x80070005.
>
> I use Norton 360 on this computer, and even when I set up each
> computer with specific permissions based on IP address in Norton
> the problem is still there. Each other computer uses Norton 360
> too but I have not had to set any permissions on those at all.
>
> I have the windows firewall off, and even with Norton's firewall
> turned off it makes no difference.
>
> What can I do to sort this out? It has only started happening
> fairly recently I think because at one time I could freely view
> this computer from anywhere on the network.
>

XP Home and XP Pro have differences in the way networking and
permissions are handled. Error 0x80070005 is a permissions error. On
an XP Home machine, all incoming network connections are handled under
the Guest Account. On an XP Pro machine, this isn't necessarily the
case. If your XP Pro machine is part of a domain at work, then the
domain policies can be changed by your IT department to make it more
difficult to connect. When I have problems, I usually connect manually
from the command prompt:
Start->Run->cmd
net use * \\computername\sharename /user:computername\username
then provide a password if prompted.

You might also try the approaches here:
"Code Error 80070005 - Access Denied"
<http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/code/code_80070005.htm>

HTH,
John

Richard
Thu May 15 14:48:01 PDT 2008



"John Wunderlich" wrote:

> =?Utf-8?B?UmljaGFyZA==?= <Richard@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> in news:4871F635-F18A-4A4F-B832-AC3E7BFD081D@microsoft.com:
>
> > I have a similar problem. I have a home network setup and all the
> > computers on my network share the same workgroup name.
> >
> > I have XP pro running on this computer.
> > I have XP Home running on two others, one a desktop, the other a
> > laptop. I have Vista Home Premium running on one of the laptops.
> >
> > From the main computer [this one] I can see all the computers on
> > the network, and so can I see them all from every other computer.
> > From this computer I can drop files into all the other shared
> > folders in the workgroup, but none of the other computers can even
> > look at the folders on this computer. When they try they get the
> > error code 0x80070005.
> >
> > I use Norton 360 on this computer, and even when I set up each
> > computer with specific permissions based on IP address in Norton
> > the problem is still there. Each other computer uses Norton 360
> > too but I have not had to set any permissions on those at all.
> >
> > I have the windows firewall off, and even with Norton's firewall
> > turned off it makes no difference.
> >
> > What can I do to sort this out? It has only started happening
> > fairly recently I think because at one time I could freely view
> > this computer from anywhere on the network.
> >
>
> XP Home and XP Pro have differences in the way networking and
> permissions are handled. Error 0x80070005 is a permissions error. On
> an XP Home machine, all incoming network connections are handled under
> the Guest Account. On an XP Pro machine, this isn't necessarily the
> case. If your XP Pro machine is part of a domain at work, then the
> domain policies can be changed by your IT department to make it more
> difficult to connect. When I have problems, I usually connect manually
> from the command prompt:
> Start->Run->cmd
> net use * \\computername\sharename /user:computername\username
> then provide a password if prompted.
>
> You might also try the approaches here:
> "Code Error 80070005 - Access Denied"
> <http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/code/code_80070005.htm>
>
> HTH,
> John

What the hell is that link all about, it opened up a load of applications on
my computer like some spyware thing. I had to shut loads of boxes down. Are
you sure that site is safe?

John
Fri May 16 12:18:04 PDT 2008

=?Utf-8?B?UmljaGFyZA==?= <Richard@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in news:CF3CA543-1A84-4318-9C03-883BD012483B@microsoft.com:

>> You might also try the approaches here:
>> "Code Error 80070005 - Access Denied"
>> <http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/code/code_80070005.htm
>> >
>>
>> HTH,
>> John
>
> What the hell is that link all about, it opened up a load of
> applications on my computer like some spyware thing. I had to shut
> loads of boxes down. Are you sure that site is safe?
>

One can never be sure, but on my computer it simply opens a single
screen with help for code 80070005.

Try Googling for 80070005. There's lots of help out there for that.

-- John

Mariano
Tue Jul 22 18:28:10 PDT 2008

Hi Richard,
I have exactly the same problem, did you find a way to work it out?

Regards,

Mariano.


"Richard" wrote:

> I have a similar problem. I have a home network setup and all the computers
> on my network share the same workgroup name.
>
> I have XP pro running on this computer.
> I have XP Home running on two others, one a desktop, the other a laptop.
> I have Vista Home Premium running on one of the laptops.
>
> From the main computer [this one] I can see all the computers on the
> network, and so can I see them all from every other computer. From this
> computer I can drop files into all the other shared folders in the workgroup,
> but none of the other computers can even look at the folders on this
> computer. When they try they get the error code 0x80070005.
>
> I use Norton 360 on this computer, and even when I set up each computer with
> specific permissions based on IP address in Norton the problem is still
> there. Each other computer uses Norton 360 too but I have not had to set any
> permissions on those at all.
>
> I have the windows firewall off, and even with Norton's firewall turned off
> it makes no difference.
>
> What can I do to sort this out? It has only started happening fairly
> recently I think because at one time I could freely view this computer from
> anywhere on the network.

Patrick
Tue Jul 22 20:51:00 PDT 2008


"Mariano" <Mariano@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:95C01CE7-1B74-49BC-A495-9ADDEB92755F@microsoft.com...
> Hi Richard,
> I have exactly the same problem, did you find a way to work it out?

Is there also text with this error code 0x80070005, for example "Access
denied"?

-pk

>
> Regards,
>
> Mariano.
>
>
> "Richard" wrote:
>
>> I have a similar problem. I have a home network setup and all the
>> computers
>> on my network share the same workgroup name.
>>
>> I have XP pro running on this computer.
>> I have XP Home running on two others, one a desktop, the other a laptop.
>> I have Vista Home Premium running on one of the laptops.
>>
>> From the main computer [this one] I can see all the computers on the
>> network, and so can I see them all from every other computer. From this
>> computer I can drop files into all the other shared folders in the
>> workgroup,
>> but none of the other computers can even look at the folders on this
>> computer. When they try they get the error code 0x80070005.
>>
>> I use Norton 360 on this computer, and even when I set up each computer
>> with
>> specific permissions based on IP address in Norton the problem is still
>> there. Each other computer uses Norton 360 too but I have not had to set
>> any
>> permissions on those at all.
>>
>> I have the windows firewall off, and even with Norton's firewall turned
>> off
>> it makes no difference.
>>
>> What can I do to sort this out? It has only started happening fairly
>> recently I think because at one time I could freely view this computer
>> from
>> anywhere on the network.

Mariano
Tue Jul 22 22:43:01 PDT 2008

Yeah there's the error code 0x80070005 Access denied...

I changed the firewall settings, turned it off... change the users names,
create a new one... checked that the permissions for the user where ok... I
did everything but nothing solved that problem...

I used my laptop at my office and it works ok, and I have the same network
setting there... (workgroup name, network name, users names, etc...)

I'm kinda desperate 'cause I have tons of software in my computer and it'd
take me a week to format and star again from cero...

Any idea? please? HELP!!! ;)

Mariano.


"Patrick Keenan" wrote:

>
> "Mariano" <Mariano@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:95C01CE7-1B74-49BC-A495-9ADDEB92755F@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Richard,
> > I have exactly the same problem, did you find a way to work it out?
>
> Is there also text with this error code 0x80070005, for example "Access
> denied"?
>
> -pk
>
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Mariano.
> >
> >
> > "Richard" wrote:
> >
> >> I have a similar problem. I have a home network setup and all the
> >> computers
> >> on my network share the same workgroup name.
> >>
> >> I have XP pro running on this computer.
> >> I have XP Home running on two others, one a desktop, the other a laptop.
> >> I have Vista Home Premium running on one of the laptops.
> >>
> >> From the main computer [this one] I can see all the computers on the
> >> network, and so can I see them all from every other computer. From this
> >> computer I can drop files into all the other shared folders in the
> >> workgroup,
> >> but none of the other computers can even look at the folders on this
> >> computer. When they try they get the error code 0x80070005.
> >>
> >> I use Norton 360 on this computer, and even when I set up each computer
> >> with
> >> specific permissions based on IP address in Norton the problem is still
> >> there. Each other computer uses Norton 360 too but I have not had to set
> >> any
> >> permissions on those at all.
> >>
> >> I have the windows firewall off, and even with Norton's firewall turned
> >> off
> >> it makes no difference.
> >>
> >> What can I do to sort this out? It has only started happening fairly
> >> recently I think because at one time I could freely view this computer
> >> from
> >> anywhere on the network.
>
>