Networking - File sharing problem
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I've just created a home network (Pc and laptop) to share files quickly and share printer.
I've managed to get everything working fine until yesterday, I discovered that everyone, as long as they are in the network can access the files in the shared folder. Therefore, I followed the steps to create permission for my laptop to only allow access from the PC.
But then, the problem comes
As you can see in the pic, the only location shown there is the laptop. which means I cant see users on my PC which leads to me being unable to add users from my PC and thus unable to set permission for them to access.
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This problem hit RP students hard. I swear to remember.
Here's how
Open My Computer
Go to Tools > Folder Options
Click on the View tab.
Scroll all the way down and untick this box: Use simple file sharing (Recommended)
Apply the settings, close My Computer and close all opened folders.
Then try again.
If it doesn't work, go to Start > Run and type in cmd
Type in this: sc start Services -
eh, your pic spoil liao.. cannot view leh
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I can see the picture leh...
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thanks for the quick reply.
Hmm.. I've done the unchecking of simple file sharing part. Thats how i manage to get access to the permission function.
as for the sc start services....
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Typo
It's sc start server
Sorry for the error. -
lol still got exactly the same error message as beforeOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Typo
It's sc start server
Sorry for the error. -
wah sian i still cannot see..
by right la.. if u created a home or small office network, u'll be able see all the computer connected to network in.
star>run>cmd
input: net view
u will see something like //xxxxxxx
and of course la.. the computer's printer or any network devices must be connected to the network den u can see net view -
Cannot be, I succeeded.Originally posted by dibilo:lol still got exactly the same error message as before
Maybe need to use Microsoft's name for this.
sc start lanmanserver
When it's successful, you will get this message:SERVICE_NAME: lanmanserver
TYPE : 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
STATE : 2 START_PENDING
(NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x7d0
PID : 892
FLAGS : -
hmm the sc start lanmanserver got another errorOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
[SC] StartService FAILED 1056:
An instance of the servide is already running. -
OK, that means it's running.Originally posted by dibilo:hmm the sc start lanmanserver got another error
[SC] StartService FAILED 1056:
An instance of the servide is already running.
Should have no problems now? -
erm lol .. the problem as stated in my 1st post still exist... I cant add users that are on my PC.. and thus my PC is unable to get access to the shared folder on my lappyOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:OK, that means it's running.
Should have no problems now? -
one thing i notice..Originally posted by dibilo:erm lol .. the problem as stated in my 1st post still exist... I cant add users that are on my PC.. and thus my PC is unable to get access to the shared folder on my lappy
since your PC is the one going to view the files from your lappy... den your lappy should be the one which must add the PC into its allow list ma.. not the other way round -
yup correct... but I need to set permission on my laptop to allow PC users to access.Originally posted by manyu882:one thing i notice..
since your PC is the one going to view the files from your lappy... den your lappy should be the one which must add the PC into its allow list ma.. not the other way round
The problem now is that i am unable to add them to my allow list as the only users i can add is from the laptop itself. (refer to the pic in my 1st post and you'll notice that the only "Location" shown is laptop.)
I think i'll need to find a way to get my PC shown on the location screen to be able to add them. -
You are supposed to do the changes on the laptop... because the folders are on your laptop, not your PC...Originally posted by dibilo:erm lol .. the problem as stated in my 1st post still exist... I cant add users that are on my PC.. and thus my PC is unable to get access to the shared folder on my lappy -
Did you close all your opened folders when making the changes?Originally posted by dibilo:yup correct... but I need to set permission on my laptop to allow PC users to access.
The problem now is that i am unable to add them to my allow list as the only users i can add is from the laptop itself. (refer to the pic in my 1st post and you'll notice that the only "Location" shown is laptop.)
I think i'll need to find a way to get my PC shown on the location screen to be able to add them.
Also, make sure simple file sharing is turned off for the all the PCs as well, and start lanmanserver service on the PCs. -
hmm i've just turned off the simple file sharing on PC, and the lanmanserver on PC also stated that it has already started... lol but still cant... hehe -
Hmm... weird.
Just curious, are you using XP Home or XP Pro? -
ahh cannot see the first pic(maybe cos different server).. only can see the second. i using starhub.. u all singnet ahOriginally posted by dibilo:yup correct... but I need to set permission on my laptop to allow PC users to access.
The problem now is that i am unable to add them to my allow list as the only users i can add is from the laptop itself. (refer to the pic in my 1st post and you'll notice that the only "Location" shown is laptop.)
I think i'll need to find a way to get my PC shown on the location screen to be able to add them.
did u run though the network wizard?
if yes... that time u add you got specify they under the same workgroup name?)(eg. MS home)
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both PC and lappy using XP pro version 2002 SP2Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Hmm... weird.
Just curious, are you using XP Home or XP Pro? -
yup. Got. Same network name.Originally posted by manyu882:ahh cannot see the first pic(maybe cos different server).. only can see the second. i using starhub.. u all singnet ah
did u run though the network wizard?
if yes... that time u add you got specify they under the same workgroup name?)(eg. MS home) -
arghh can reupload the first pic?... i can help u better if i know what it is lol
if thier on the same network, did u go to cmd and type: netview on both coms?
they should display 2 computer name.. one is your lappy one one is your com
eg
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\\myLappy
\\myPC
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Hmm... try this:Originally posted by dibilo:both PC and lappy using XP pro version 2002 SP2
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools
Double click on Computer Management
Select Local Users and Groups from the left
Double click on Groups on the right
Right click on the right hand side and select New Group...
Type in a group name and their descriptions
Click Add to add in members. If you know the computer's name, it will be easy. If not, add a computer name for them
Click Create, then click Close
Right click on your folder, and select Properties
Select the Security tab
Click on Add to add in the group you've created earlier
Then change the permissions below... -
hmm haha i am able to create new group... but then when i try to add members, i got that problem of "only able to select users from laptop" problem as stated above.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Hmm... try this:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools
Double click on Computer Management
Select Local Users and Groups from the left
Double click on Groups on the right
Right click on the right hand side and select New Group...
Type in a group name and their descriptions
Click Add to add in members. If you know the computer's name, it will be easy. If not, add a computer name for them
Click Create, then click Close
Right click on your folder, and select Properties
Select the Security tab
Click on Add to add in the group you've created earlier
Then change the permissions below... -
I almost forget one question.
What file system are you using? Is it NTFS or FAT32?
If FAT32, I'm afraid you have to give up.