solve : windows cannot access\home network computer - error message

· Hi,

I have windows 7 on the client and xp pro on the "server", I have changed all netoworking protections to allow access to both PC's hardrives for copying files etc. From the client machine I get as follows;

"Windows cannot access\XXX. You do not have permission to access \. Contact your network administrator to request access"

File sharing it turned on, also secrurity settings for the harddrive locations are set to shared. As above i have done the same for many years with access being granted.

What to I have to do to have my network access work correctly?

I followed these steps:

1. Assure the two machines are in the same Workgroup or domain.

2. Temporarily turn off firewall on each machine and router (if it has).

3. Add the "Everyone" in the Security tab of the shared folder and grant the "Full Control" permission.

4. Enable Guest account on each machine and enable "Simple File Sharing" option on Windows XP machine. For your reference, I have enclosed the detail steps below:

Enable simple file sharing and Guest account on Windows XP machine