i have got 2 Xp computers and i am wanting to share the files on them.
i am wanting to be able to look and edit the files on the other pc's c: drive.
i have got a network running and the internet shared on them but when i try to look at the pc it says make sure you have permission. it does this from both pc's.

i am confused
thanks jammysheep

What is the exact error message?

Perhaps this may help:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Also possibly:

Not sure with out looking too much into it, but in that case I think you
will have to turn off simple file sharing, this enables you to modify the
NTFS permissions. you will then need to make sure that that folder has:
Users - Full control.
To modify NTFS permissions:
In Explorer click Tools, Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Remove the tick on "Use simple file sharing), click OK
Then...
Click the file/folder you want to modify the permissions on.
Click the File menu, Properties, Security tab.
Select Users, then click Full Control Allow

You enable sharing for over a network when both accounts are local. All you
have to do is move the folder into the "Shared Documents" (C:\Documents and
Settings\All Users\Documents) but you can easily access this folder from My
Computer | Shared Documents.