topic Re: Server resource in XP in PCs & Accessories

Server resource in XP

Ritxie — Sat, 26 May 2007 08:42:42 GMT

Hi everybody,

I am trying to share a folder in my VGN-AR21B.
I have a wireless network with a second laptop and I can ping each computer (both senses).

However, I cannot share the desired folder. The system informs me that the Server resource has not been "started". Easy questions for you guys:
1) How can I start the Server resource in my XP System?
2) How can I configure it in order to automatically start this server after booting the VAIO.

Thanks for your help. I really appreciatte.
Have a great day.
Ricard

Re: Server resource in XP

rich912 — Sat, 26 May 2007 09:34:35 GMT

Hi Ricard,

You need to run the network setup wizard on both computers.

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications…

Your computers must have different names but the workgroup name (eg Mshome) must be the same.

Re: Server resource in XP

Blencogo — Sat, 26 May 2007 10:13:57 GMT

Hi Ricard

If you still get the Server error after running the Network Wizard then: -

Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> double-click on Services
Scroll down to "Server" and douible-click on it
On the General Tab change the Startup Type to 'Automatic' and Start the Service
Have a look in the Dependencies Tab and make sure everything in the 'This Service Depends on .......' box is also set to Automatic and 'Started'.