HELP - Connecting the 'shareddocs' folder from XP laptop to Vista PC

HELP - Connecting the 'shareddocs' folder from XP laptop to Vista PC

Recently I upgraded the home pc (Hpc) to Vista (Home Premium 2006). I also have a laptop (lap) at home that runs XP (ver. 2002 SP2)

I have these 2 networked through a wireless router, the router is connected to the Hpc. There are no problems with connecting to the internet on both Hpc and lap. I can see and access all (except one) of the shared folders that I am sharing between the Hpc and lap.

However, the ‘shareddocs’ folder of lap cannot be access by the Hpc (Vista). This is where I’m stuck and have been for a couple of days trying to figure it out. Hoping you guys can help out with this!!

The message is:
\\xxx\shareddocs is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this service to find out if you have access permission.
Access denied.

Both the Hpc and lap are single user logins (no password required and no other users have been setup). This should mean that every time I turn on the Hpc and lap I should be the administrator… right?

Well, hopefully I’ll get a reply soon, this I driving me nuts. Thanks in advance.

Ben

 

A quick search of Windows XP File Sharing gives you all the information you need...

 

I know it seems like the obvious thing to do, search Google. I DID do this... a lot, with all sorts of different combinations of search terms.

I've gotten myself all confused from the information overload. I've put in the time and effort to try and sort this out myself, I just can't seem to find the solution to my specific issue.

Remember, I confessed in my OP that I'm not all that proficient with computer stuff, therefore am easily confused.

More specific help would greatly be appreciated. Jan, I'm not sure what to make of your reply?! Seriously, Jan if you didn't feel my post warranted a reply why bother posting a Google search result link?