x60s wireless networking, crossover cable file sharing

[apd]

I just received my x60s and i love it. I have a few questions though about security and wireless settings, and file sharing.

First i attempted to connect both my desktop to my x60s series, was able to add eachother to the same workgroup, and even ping eachother, but i was unable to access the shared files and was given an error stating that access was denied, and to contact my administrator of the server. I turned off the windows firewall, and turned off all (what i believe was all) the security, enabled sharing of the internet connection, but still was unable to connect both computers. There must be another setting to turn off before i can connect both computers, and i was wondering if anyone has done this, and can help.

Second i added my x60s to my wireless home network, (i am able to get online so i am connected to the router fine), but still have the same error when i attempt any file sharing, or even just viewing the workgroup (i get the 'contact administrator of the server, access denied).

Any help would be appreciated.

[Saml01]

Connect the computer to your network using a normal cable. Second go into the network sharing setup wizard and try to set it up like that.

Try making a folder shared on your desktop and see if it shows up.

[snife]

did you kill symantec internet security bloatware? i've seen that symptom when that is running - my advise is to completely remove anything made by Symantec from your system

[jdhurst]

Did you turn off Simple File Sharing in Windows Explorer?

@snife - Please moderate your comments about Symantec. You may not like it - it matters not to us. But Symantec does not preclude connectivity unless (1) you fail to configure it or (2) you configure it wrongly.

... JD Hurst

[apd]

I will certaintly be trying those solutions and keep you updated. After playing around with the computer last night i decided to undertake a new clean install of Windows, so it will have to wait till i finish before trying file sharing again.