Windows 7: Networking 7 & XP

Hi i own a dell dimension 2400, 4600, running XP service pack 3, an inspiron 1150 running XP professional and 2 computers running windows 7. An inspiron 1545 and a gateway netbook. What I would like to ultimately do is network these computers so i can access edit and view files on all of my computers at my leisure. on the windows 7 PC's i have had alittle more luck i can move files between these two computers but not retitle them once they're moved. in short i would like to be able to access all of these pc's files videos pics ect. from where ever i am in my house move and edit them from any computer.

I am able to share my C drive from my two computers that are running Windows 7, but the XP computers will not allow me to be shared. How would I be able to gain access?

any help would be greatly appreciated. If anyone knows what to do step by step please help! thank you.

HI Gmm131,

You can access the C:\ of any computer using the administrative share \\IP_ADDRESS\c$. but remember you must be a administrator in order to access the share. Note. Its not recommended to use C:\ as a share its better you share a folder and use that.

also check whether both the XP Computers are in the same workgroup & that the windows firewall is allowing file and print sharing on all your computers.

Hope this helps

Cheers !!

And remember that XP Pro allows networking, HP Home is limited, same for 7 Home Premium - you can connect to external pcs but it limits you to incoming connections. 7 Pro has full networking.