> don't worry about the workstation service. Make sure that File and Print
> Sharing is enabled on the computer that is sharing the files. Also make sure
> that the Windows Firewall allows File and Print Sharing. While testing it is
> easier to just disable Windows Firewall on both pc's. Also if you have other
> firewalls disable them too for testing.
>
> Make sure that each pc can ping each others IP. Also see if you can ping by
> Netbios name.
>

I am able to ping the IP of the remote PC. Actually, I am sure that the
remote PC is fine because I can share a folder on it from other XP
machines. Besides, it is professionally maintained. From the Win 2000
PC that I have, I cannot share any folder on any network. So I am kinda
certain that the problem is on my side.

>
> If you are in a Workgroup and not a Domain, I have found that going to
> Administrative Tools --> Local Security Settings --> Local Policies -->
> Security Options --> Network Access: Sharing and security model for local
> accounts, and setting this to Classic, really helps with passthrouh
> authentication. Meaning if you have accounts on all the workgroup computers
> with the same username and password things are easier to share.
>
>

Under Administrative tools -> .... -> Security options, there is no
entry called "Network Access: Sharing and security model for local
accounts". Is that normal? Also, I don't know if I am part of a
Workgroup or a domain. If there are other troubleshooting tips that you
can give, I would appreciate it.

SD