Help with networking (XP <-> 2000)

[chet]

am having trouble with printer / file sharing between several computers on my home network. It's setup as follows:

1. computer #1 (winxp)
- connects to the internet via cable modem
- has a laser printer
- nortons internet security

2. computer #2 (winxp)
- dads computer

3. computer #3 (winxp)
- my brothers computer

4. computer #4 (win2k)
- my computer
- sygate personal firewall

all 4 computers are connected to each other via a hub, and all can access the internet. computers #1, #4 have been freshly reformatted this week.

I would like to access files from computers #1,#2,#3 from mine (#4), and visa-versa. I can access shared folders on computer #1 from mine (computer #4), but can't see my computer #4 from computer #1.

I don't really understand a lot about networking / workgroups / etc... I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.

[chet]

I just noticed that if I turn off my firewall (comp #4, sygate firewall), I can see my computer from computer #1. XP asks me for username and password!

[Sid]

Create user accounts with your user name and password on systems 1,2,3

[JackMDS]

Set your Trusted Computers Zone in the Firewall to allow free access between local computers (IPs).

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