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problem on networking XP & 2000 server

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by b_wankhede

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im trying to make a network of laptop with xp pro & win 2000 server desktop but i m not able to make them communicate in workgroup but when im trying to make it on domain it works. im not been able to understand the problem. one of my friend who is working as administrator in a company says that u can't make a network. if it is true can any one give me a proper answer for that reason. thanks

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by sgt_shultz

create a *local* user account on each computer. make it the same username and password on both. login on both with that user account.
or use the network wizard. it will make you a floppy you can take to each computer and automate the setup

by willcomp

Should work, have done it before. Check the following:

1. Same workgroup name on each computer.
2. NetBIOS over TCP/IP enabled on each.
3. IP addresses compatible.
4. Gateway address

Are you using DHCP (from router maybe) or static IP addresses?

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by bob

Win XP pro has a way of sharing when part of a workgroup that can cause issue with communicating with others. The feature "simple file sharing" found ( open an explore window from the menu bar select TOOLS>FOLDER OPTIONS>VIEW> scroll to the bottom of the list and uncheck the box. As far as I can tell this feature restricts the sharing access for Winxp for security reasons. I have found by unchecking the feature that sharing between computers in a workgroup becomes alot easier. Also, make sure that the any software firewalls are disabled, at least until you get the access straightened out. The reason that it works in a Domain could be that the domain controls sercurity issue and not the local computer as in a workgroup. Confirm the IP scheme and make sure of connection by pinging the ip of the other computer. Later Dude.

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