[Sniper tyler]

Ok, there is a similar thread on this forum. I read through it and since I had Zonealarm as well, allowed both computers to see each other (with Ip range.)
On Network I can now see the computer, but when I try to access the computer it comes up with "Windows cannot access //DAVID" Why can't I get to it?
However, there is one more computer on the network, which is hardwired to the router and gives us the wireless network.** I CAN connect fine to that computer.
In summary,
*I have windows vista and can connect to YOUR-SZ6X6SEF but not DAVID (I have zonealarm)
*David has Xp and I cannot access it (also has zonealarm)
*YOUR-SZ6X... has xp and i can access it (doesn't have zonealarm and is connected directly to the internet.
We have the same workgroup name, we can all access the internet.

If i wrote that confusing, I'm sorry :\ If you have any questions, just ask


**Before anyone asks, it is almost impossible to connect them with Ethernet, we have too many walls in the way, sorry

[TerryNet]

Can you ping the problem PC(s) by IP address? By Computer Name?

[DaveA]

Have you defined a share on the David machine?

[Sniper tyler]

I tried pinging him on prompt with both name and ip adress, they all failed.
As for defining a share, how do i do that?

[TerryNet]

I tried pinging him on prompt with both name and ip adress, they all failed.

Almost always a firewall (security suite). Enabling file and printer sharing will configure the Windows XP SP2/SP3 firewall to allow pings. 3rd party firewalls often have to be completely and cleanly uninstalled or properly configured for the desired access. Sometimes 'turn off' or 'disable' will suffice.