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I attempted to set up a small two-computer home network between my two
laptops. I used the Network Wizard to join my wife's computer to the
workgroup (cleverly called "HOME") and it accepted it without squawking. I
did the same on my own and I was congratulated for joining the workgroup
'HOME'. However, from my computer, if I attempt to browse the network, I get
a message telling me I don't have rights to use the network - to contact the
network administrator. I only have the one use - me - on this computer. I
seem unable to find any place to adjust whatever rights need to be changed in
order to allow me access to my own network (how do I love Microsoft? Let me
count the ways). Anybody have any suggestions short of reformating and
reinstalling XP?

Salisar

Are the hard drives on both notebooks set to be shared? Is File and Print
Sharing enabled and are the firewalls set to allow it through?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies, Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows


"Salisar" <> wrote in message
news:7E85DD9D-3B30-4F52-92A9-...
>I attempted to set up a small two-computer home network between my two
> laptops. I used the Network Wizard to join my wife's computer to the
> workgroup (cleverly called "HOME") and it accepted it without squawking.
> I
> did the same on my own and I was congratulated for joining the workgroup
> 'HOME'. However, from my computer, if I attempt to browse the network, I
> get
> a message telling me I don't have rights to use the network - to contact
> the
> network administrator. I only have the one use - me - on this computer.
> I
> seem unable to find any place to adjust whatever rights need to be changed
> in
> order to allow me access to my own network (how do I love Microsoft? Let
> me
> count the ways). Anybody have any suggestions short of reformating and
> reinstalling XP?
>
> Salisar

Hi
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 is allowed
to be shared.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Salisar" <> wrote in message
news:7E85DD9D-3B30-4F52-92A9-...
>I attempted to set up a small two-computer home network between my two
> laptops. I used the Network Wizard to join my wife's computer to the
> workgroup (cleverly called "HOME") and it accepted it without squawking.
> I
> did the same on my own and I was congratulated for joining the workgroup
> 'HOME'. However, from my computer, if I attempt to browse the network, I
> get
> a message telling me I don't have rights to use the network - to contact
> the
> network administrator. I only have the one use - me - on this computer.
> I
> seem unable to find any place to adjust whatever rights need to be changed
> in
> order to allow me access to my own network (how do I love Microsoft? Let
> me
> count the ways). Anybody have any suggestions short of reformating and
> reinstalling XP?
>
> Salisar

Yes, drives are set to share, File and print sharing is on, and firewalls are
turned off

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Are the hard drives on both notebooks set to be shared? Is File and Print
> Sharing enabled and are the firewalls set to allow it through?
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Windows Technologies, Printing & Imaging
> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>
>
> "Salisar" <> wrote in message
> news:7E85DD9D-3B30-4F52-92A9-...
> >I attempted to set up a small two-computer home network between my two
> > laptops. I used the Network Wizard to join my wife's computer to the
> > workgroup (cleverly called "HOME") and it accepted it without squawking.
> > I
> > did the same on my own and I was congratulated for joining the workgroup
> > 'HOME'. However, from my computer, if I attempt to browse the network, I
> > get
> > a message telling me I don't have rights to use the network - to contact
> > the
> > network administrator. I only have the one use - me - on this computer.
> > I
> > seem unable to find any place to adjust whatever rights need to be changed
> > in
> > order to allow me access to my own network (how do I love Microsoft? Let
> > me
> > count the ways). Anybody have any suggestions short of reformating and
> > reinstalling XP?
> >
> > Salisar
>
>
>

I don't think I've made myself clear. My problem is not being able to see my
own computer on the network. I do not have this problem on the other
computer - it see's "itself" just fine.

I receive the following message when attempting to view my workgroup
computers:

"Home is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this network
resource. Contact the administer of this server to find out if you have
access permissions

The list of servers for this workgroup is not available"

The name of the workgroup I've set up is "Home". As I am the only user on
this computer and hence presumably the network administrator, I find this
message curious, to say the least. Any suggestions or assistance would be
appreciated.

Salisar


"Salisar" wrote:

> I attempted to set up a small two-computer home network between my two
> laptops. I used the Network Wizard to join my wife's computer to the
> workgroup (cleverly called "HOME") and it accepted it without squawking. I
> did the same on my own and I was congratulated for joining the workgroup
> 'HOME'. However, from my computer, if I attempt to browse the network, I get
> a message telling me I don't have rights to use the network - to contact the
> network administrator. I only have the one use - me - on this computer. I
> seem unable to find any place to adjust whatever rights need to be changed in
> order to allow me access to my own network (how do I love Microsoft? Let me
> count the ways). Anybody have any suggestions short of reformating and
> reinstalling XP?
>
> Salisar

Salisar wrote:

> I don't think I've made myself clear. My problem is not being able to
> see my
> own computer on the network. I do not have this problem on the other
> computer - it see's "itself" just fine.
>
> I receive the following message when attempting to view my workgroup
> computers:
>
> "Home is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this
> network
> resource. Contact the administer of this server to find out if you
> have access permissions
>
> The list of servers for this workgroup is not available"

I've read through your other posts and forgive me if I've missed
something, but I don't see where you've told us the network hardware
structure. Is it through a broadband router (Linksys, Netgear, etc.)
with IP addresses assigned automatically or have you used a crossover
cable and connected the two computers directly together, and are you
using Internet Connection Sharing? You also mention "XP", but don't
tell us whether both computers are XP Home and what service pack level.
Please fill in the blanks for more help.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Yes, I guess I did leave a few blanks, for which I apologize.

I am using a Linksys broadband router. Both home computers see the internet
fine. Both computers are running XP Professional SP2. I allow the router to
assign IP addresses. Again, to reiterate, on one computer, I get the message
telling me I don't have permission to use the network. I don't get that
message on the other. One the first computer, that computer cannot even see
itself. On the other (the one that I don't get the error on) it can see
itself, but not the other computer. I hope this makes things clearer.
Thanks for your indulgence.

Richard

"Malke" wrote:

> Salisar wrote:
>
> > I don't think I've made myself clear. My problem is not being able to
> > see my
> > own computer on the network. I do not have this problem on the other
> > computer - it see's "itself" just fine.
> >
> > I receive the following message when attempting to view my workgroup
> > computers:
> >
> > "Home is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this
> > network
> > resource. Contact the administer of this server to find out if you
> > have access permissions
> >
> > The list of servers for this workgroup is not available"
>
> I've read through your other posts and forgive me if I've missed
> something, but I don't see where you've told us the network hardware
> structure. Is it through a broadband router (Linksys, Netgear, etc.)
> with IP addresses assigned automatically or have you used a crossover
> cable and connected the two computers directly together, and are you
> using Internet Connection Sharing? You also mention "XP", but don't
> tell us whether both computers are XP Home and what service pack level.
> Please fill in the blanks for more help.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>

Salisar wrote:

> Yes, I guess I did leave a few blanks, for which I apologize.
>
> I am using a Linksys broadband router. Both home computers see the
> internet
> fine. Both computers are running XP Professional SP2. I allow the
> router to
> assign IP addresses. Again, to reiterate, on one computer, I get the
> message
> telling me I don't have permission to use the network. I don't get
> that
> message on the other. One the first computer, that computer cannot
> even see
> itself. On the other (the one that I don't get the error on) it can
> see
> itself, but not the other computer. I hope this makes things clearer.

OK, here are a few things to do/check:

1. You've run the Network Setup Wizard already, and this usually solves
the issue right there. Since it didn't, I'd look for a misconfigured
third-party firewall or a second firewall you didn't know you have. The
Network Setup Wizard activates the Windows Firewall. If you aren't
running a third-party firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm
Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're
fine. If you have third-party firewall software, configure it to allow
the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my
firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254.
Obviously you would substitute your correct subnet, but this one is the
Linksys default.

2. Since you have Pro on both machines, make sure that your Simple
Sharing setting matches. Either enable it or disable it on both
machines. You'll find this setting in Folder Options>View.

3. Finally, it is helpful to make identical user accounts and passwords
on both machines. Don't use null (blank) passwords.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

[Cavey]

There seems to be a large number of references to this problem on the net; I have the same problem with a very simple network thru a router and I've tried most of the above before hitting this site.

My problem is caused by the router; cheap and nasty 3 COM ADSL/Wireless?Router allows workgroup access, new Netgear whizzo ADLS/Wireless/Router causes workgroup access to error.

Rest of net no change & nothing special configured on router (effectively out of box).

Any thoughts?