Question : Access is denied when trying to access shared files

I recently replaced one of my networked PCs (wired through a router) with a newer, faster machine.  There was a wonderful walkthrough done by Kip Solutions that helped me set it up, but unfortunately it is not online anymore.  I believe I am close to having it work--I was able to get the new PC to "see" the "shared files" but access is denied when I try to open them.

I am not sure if the existing PC was ever able to see the new PC or not.  I was able to enable printing through the existing PC though.

Can anyone point me to another great step-by-step article to help me figure out where I went wrong?

Thanks.

Answer : Access is denied when trying to access shared files

Here is my page on P2P... and the basics that I post for general setup...

1)  If you are running XP Pro, then turn off Simple File Sharing
2)  Setup all machines with IDENTICAL user credentials, including username AND passwords
3)  Make sure you have File and Printer Sharing enabled in the TCP Properties
4)  Share your folders and make sure you give appropriate SHARE permissions
5)  On the Security Tab (available when Simple File Sharing is off with XP Pro, or on an XP Home system accessed by the Admin Account in Safe Mode), give the appropriate NTFS permissions.
6)  Access the remote computer using the Run Line or a batch file:  Start > Run > \\computername (or IPAddress)\sharename
7)  Oh, and don't forget the Firewall!  Make exceptions, or turn it off!

For examples and how to regarding the above, visit my webpage on this here:

http://65.25.157.6/KipSolutions/P2PNetworks/TroubleshootingP2P.htm