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In Windows Explorer, when I go to Computer, C Drive, Users, I can create files and folders as I please. But when I drill down from Network , ComputerName, and find the same Users folder, I cannot add change or delete files or folders. I get the error message " Folder Access Denied, You...

I have a set of web pages ( htm files) on my vista machine, ie on \\pc01\users\public\music\reference\index.htm, etc. I share these files ( as I do other files) with other XP PC's. On the IE Browser of the XP machines, I simply type in \\pc01\users\public\music\reference\index.htm (or...

1) I have a home network with a number of older machines (wired vista, many wired XP, one wired imac) and lots of wireless. that I always attempt to breath new life into ( as some are old but pefrectly fine for web browsing, checking emails, use as file servers, backups ,etc etc). See overview...

okay thanks. So to recap: On my network, from computer 1, I can: ping computer 2 access computer 2 from windows/explorer access computer 2 from Internet explorer ( using file:\\pc2_name or \\pc2_ipaddress) access computer 1 from Internet explorer ( eg http://pc1_name:2233...or...

I am testing access to the server (pc2) from a machine (pc1) on my LAN. From pc1, I can remotely access the server itself in windows explorer, ie -\\<pc2_computername or -\\<pc2_IPaddress From pc2, I can locally run: -http://<pc2_computername>:2233 or -http://<pc2_IPaddress>:2233...

I am having a port forwadring problem - new ground for me - was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. What works I use MediaMonkey to manage my music library, and recently came accross Monkey Server (http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42189) which...

The Visita files in question are in a 'public' shared folder, the music folder actually. All files have the same attributes and none are hidden or otherwise protected. All files are similar in size and syntax. The issue is not specific to any one folder, ie it occurs in multiple folders, ie...

This one is a first for me. Hope thre is an easy fix. I heve several machines hardwired on a home network, main unit is Vista desktop , others are Win XP SP3 desktops. On one of the Win XP SP3 machines, I mapped a drive to the vista machine - all appears ok on the surface, except I can...

Yes, I can share files in both directions. This is strictly a shared printer issue. I did not make the problem easy given : -I am a brand new mac user -I am trying to get the mac to see USB printers on windows machines -I have priniters on both Vista(Home) and XP(SP3 machines -I want...

Okay, so if you know its not the router, then what is it? Have I been following instructions properly?? Hah !! You have no idea how long I have been at this - see the whole sorry tale here. Was hoping the router setting was the light at the end of the tunnel, but I guess I am back in the...

I am trying to get my newly added iMac to print my shared windows printers, using IP protocol, and I get results as follows: -Connecting to 10.0. xx.xxx on Port 631.. -Unable to Connect to IPP Host -Operation time out I turned off Window firewall but it did had no impact ; I assume this...

Is there a web reference that would give me some tips on adding an iMAC G5 to a existing windows network? This is my first hour on a MAC! I got to the internet okay, and I found where to change the WORKGROUP, share files and printers etc. I see the workgroup listed under Networks, but I cant...

....or a cheaper version of something like the Roku Soundbridge.

Is there such a thing as wireless 802.11g LAN-ready speakers? I'm looking to be able to listen to music (from my networked media library), in rooms like the kitchen, deck, dining rooms etc ; rooms with no PC's or audio systems, but with wireless access. Would like to set up whatever...

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