VMWare problem

[richard1032]

I have a host and a VM both running XP using bridged networking. Both machines can ping each other, are in the same workgroup and simple file sharing is on. I am able to copy and paste files between them but I am unable to connect to a UNC path, any ideas? Ohh and im using VMWare Workstation but had the same problem with VMServer.

 

[richard1032]

I can't connect via IP either, and it's defo not firewall related.

 

[richard1032]

Do the user accounts you're using have passwords? If not then assign a password and try again. Looks like a firewall problem to be honest but then I'd expect the pings not to work if it was I suppose.

Also disable Simple File Sharing as I was under the impression that that restricts what you can share out.

I have disabled simple file sharing, added passwords to both accounts and disabled both firewalls but still getting the same problem, any other ideas?