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Problems with file sharing XP Home & XP Pro

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by spam-trap

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Hello,

I have a laptop with XP home and a desktop with XP Pro. Both have SP2 installed. I have successfully setup simple file sharing between both computers. However, I am unable to transfer some files from the laptop (XP Home) to the desktop (XP Pro) when initiated from the desktop.

I am able to navigate all of the shared folders and see the files I want to transfer. However, when I try to copy the files over, I get an access denied error (or the drive is full/write protected) Since I am able to transfer other files, I know it's not the full/write protect issue.

So far the only files exhibiting this behavior are *.exe and *.zip. However, I am able to transfer some *.exe and *.zip files but not all.

Finally, if I "push" the files from the laptop to the desktop all goes well.

Both logins have Admin access. I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue.

Thanks,
Jason

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by martinprokop

Hi,

I had exactly the same problem and it appeared the third-party firewall was the cause. If you use only the MS integrated firewall, it should work. However, if you switch to a more sophisticated firewall, which can block/unblock specific IP adresses, you have to check the IP adresses are allowed on both machines. First try is to temporarily switch off the external firewall - and you 'll see..
Martin

by older mycroft

Depending on the 'Flow direction', dictated by which is Host/Guest you should enable direct sharing for both directions, within Network Connections.

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