Can't get my computer to connect to the network

I can't seem to get my computer to connect to the network i'm trying to set up , it wont even show the network. while the other computer is listing both computers as on the network. I ran the wizard 3 times on my computer but nothing, i've tried chnging the name of the network , still nothing , I'm getting very frustrated , can anyone help :cry

 

First make sure that the Hardware is installed and configured corrcetly.
http://www.ezlan.net/debug.html

Then configure the Network Sharing.

Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.

Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

Basic XP - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx

Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357

Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

 

I keep getting this error message everytime i try to click on the other computer, i want to know how i get permission. " \\Shaylynn is not accessible. you might not have permission to use this network resource. contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions."

 

There is No magic solution, there can be many reasons for this behavior, you have to methodically go over the Sharing system.

 

Have you made sure that password protection is turned off on the computer your trying to access? That's very similiar to the message I got. It never asked for a password, just told me I couldn't access it. Once I turned off pw protection I was able to access it. Good Luck and Take cre!