Crossover cable only shows one computer?

Both computers:

-running winxp pro sp2 ,

-can ping each other fine.

-Have the same workgroup.

-both administrators.

-both are sharing files through winxp's network setup. -Restarted/shut off both.

-I don't think it is windows firewall or antivirus software.

-Both are running antivir.

[I get "access denied" screen when trying to view other computer through network neighborhood.]

It's fine if one can detect the other, but why don' t they see each other? I use a crossover cable to sometimes quickly move data (especially when there is a lot) from one pc to the other. I also have used a usb drive before, i would like this to work though. I've already tryed the last post here as well: http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:e93...

Crossover cable only shows one computer?hp

You might try Network Magic - I believe that there's a free trial available.

Crossover cable only shows one computer?mcaffee

When a PC is accessed via Network Neighbourhood, it is accessed by "Guest"account. make sure guest account is enabled on both the PC's and also in local security policy, check if guest has been denied "access this computer from network"