XP on the network

[challenger]

Hello, I have a small home network. (6 Computers) They all are 98se or ME. Except for my 3:) I just installed XP for the first time and here is my problem. I can see their computers but I can't access them. It tells me that I don't have permission to use this network resource or something. I didn't have this problem when I installed 2000. It's fine if their computers can't access mine for now. I would just like to access theirs. Mainly because I backed up alot of files accross the network before I did a fresh install and would like them back.

If ya'll can shed some light on this I sure would appreciate it.

Thanks

[BipolarBill]

What is the name of the Workgroup? Are they all using the same subnet mask? Are any of those PCs using firewalls?

[challenger]

We're all on the same network. Same subnet mask. The only firewall I have is hardware on the router. It's a Netgear RT314. Anyways, I can see everybody when I look at the network in explorer it just won't let me look at their drives or access their computers.

Thanks

[BipolarBill]

Shares are set up on the other PCs and you can't access them from XP? It usually just the opposite. Are you logged in using Client for Microsoft Networks?

[challenger]

Got it fixed. Just played around with it today. I turned off XP's built in ICF (Internet connection firewall) Now I cann view everyone and move all the files I want. Thanks for the help guys.