Problems with my school network
We have a network of computers that are connected but 16 port 10/100 switch. All of the computers can access the INTERNET, however none of the computers can see each or share files or printers. I have shared the "C" on all of the computers, disable the windows firewall. Not sure what the problem is and why I can't share printers
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Hi,
Some more info is needed to better understand your problem, for e.g.:
-What operating system are you running; xp,vista, 7 etc..
-Are you running a small domain (active directory) or just a workgroup
But as a rough guide:
-On the properties tab of your network connection on each computer, ensure that "File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is ticked
-Ensure that all the computers are members of the same workgroup (this is under System properties>computer name)
-For win 7, additionaly ensure that you turn on network discovery as well as file and print sharing.
-Can you access another PC using its IP in the following format? e.g. go to start>run and enter \\192.168.20.2 (swap this ip with a real address on your network)
Note: It is not advised to share your whole drive C and disable your firewall. Better if this is changed once the problem is sorted.
Some more info is needed to better understand your problem, for e.g.:
-What operating system are you running; xp,vista, 7 etc..
-Are you running a small domain (active directory) or just a workgroup
But as a rough guide:
-On the properties tab of your network connection on each computer, ensure that "File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is ticked
-Ensure that all the computers are members of the same workgroup (this is under System properties>computer name)
-For win 7, additionaly ensure that you turn on network discovery as well as file and print sharing.
-Can you access another PC using its IP in the following format? e.g. go to start>run and enter \\192.168.20.2 (swap this ip with a real address on your network)
Note: It is not advised to share your whole drive C and disable your firewall. Better if this is changed once the problem is sorted.
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All of the computers are Running Windows XP Pro
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misterd,
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In specific, the comments from makana seem to be nothing more than questions, and as such generally wouldn't be a valid solution to a technical problem. Could you please return to this question and post a comment detailing why these comments were selected?
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cpayet has asked for a review of your accepted answers (https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26473632/19-Sep-10-04-Automated-Request-for-Attention-Q-26421491.html).
In specific, the comments from makana seem to be nothing more than questions, and as such generally wouldn't be a valid solution to a technical problem. Could you please return to this question and post a comment detailing why these comments were selected?
SouthMod
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Dear misterd ,
is school network ( have Server ) and computers joind to domain , or just work group
if just work-group try this :
right click on Partion C --> look for Security Tab --> after that give user permission on security Tab
Note : if Partion not NTFS you will not find Security tab
if your Partion NTFS , just go to Folder option then choose View then scroll page to end you will fine Option ( Use simple File sharing ) if this option checked remove check Box and vise Verse
Good Luck