File Sharing in Vista

I have a desktop and laptop on a wireless network.

I'm trying to set up file sharing between the two, using a Private Network in Vista.

I've checked several times. The settings on both computers are identical, but the laptop can access the desktop's files, while the desktop cannot access the laptop's files.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

Hi is password protected or have you selected the laptops directory as a shared folder? When try to access the laptop with ya desktop what message are you getting or is it just a "public" empty folder?

 

Neither computer is password protected.

The message is "Windows cannot access "Computer Name."

 

Do you have a user account on both machines that is identical in name, type and password? Might need to add one if not.
Also, take a look through this article.
Hope this helps.

 

There are identical user accounts on both machines, and I even enabled the guest accounts, but to no avail.

I'll check out the article and post back.

Thanks.

 

Quote: Also, take a look through this article.
Hope this helps.

Unfortunately, there wasn't anything in the article I wasn't familiar with.