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How do I view shared folders on the VPN host machine

I have set up a Vista machine to accept incoming connections via VPN over the internet.

I have successfully connected to the machine from the client showing on both machines but how do I access the shared folders on the host machine?

I have tried the following

XP Client Machine

Start / Run then entered \\homepc\VST Projects

(computername \ shared folder)

I get the pop up screen asking me to "connect to hompc"

I enter the username & password, the same as used for VPN connection settings but it does not seem to accept them with no error just presenting the User name & Password screen again.

Again, VPN is established, PPTP ports forwarded to the host machine

Thank you

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Phil_taylor1980

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RB_UK

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Thanks for your quick reply

I have activated the Administrator in Vista, created a password for the account but no success using these details to access the shared folder over the VPN, the "connect to homepc" window reappears.

The shared folder has sharing active, with Everyone (permission level: co-owner) and my account on the host machine (Permission Level: Owner) set in the "Choose people to share with options"

Shared folder on the machine is in account 'Ryan' on the desktop

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