vista recognizes Xp sp3 but can not access. Troubleshootercan not find any problems. Can ping and net view both wayswith no problem. Using Linksys model BEFSX41 wired router.ALL file sharing, etc. in place.THANX

Hi ampsrite, ·Do you receive anyerror message or error code when you try to access the files? Follow the below methods and check: Method 1:Boot both the computers in safe mode with networking and try to access the files.To boot the computer in safe mode with networking:a. Restart the computer and press and hold F8 key (Press and hold f8 key before the windows logo).b. From the advanced boot option select ‘Safe mode with networking’. Method 2:Temporarily disable the firewall and the security software on the Windows XP computer and try to access the file. NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks. Method 3:Make sure that the Guest account is set up for network access. To do this, follow these steps:a. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.b. Type the net user guest, and then press ENTER.If the account is active, a line appears in the output of the command that has the following format: Account active: Yesc. If the account is not active, type net user guest /active:yes, and then press ENTER to give the Guest account network access. The following text returns after the command:d. The command completed successfully. If you receive any other response, make sure that you are logged on as an administrator, and then confirm that you typed the command correctly before you try again. Also, refer: How to troubleshoot home networking in Windows XP:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308007 Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

I originally received Error Code 0x80070005, after following ALL remedy Methods, every thing is Ditto.Method # 3 showed; command completed successfully.I am using CA Internet Security thru Time Warner, having disabled firewall, and also Windows firewall, plusboth virus protection. The Vista pc is Home Premium SP2, the XP pc is Home Edition SP3.I have previously tried microsoft.com/kb/308007 with the no positive resultsALL troubleshooting says they can not find ANY problems. I have also tried every online suggestion, theyhave also produced negative results. With ALL file sharing set on BOTH pc's, from XP unit I can access onlya few folders on the Vista, from Vista pc I only get the error code.Your help is much appreciated