FileBrowser Connection errors connecting to Windows XP
The following groups cover common problem areas.
Connection Errors
- Can't find server
- Couldn't locate machine
- Timed out connecting
- Socket timed out
- Connect failed: Connection refused
- NB session refused - not listening
- Insufficient server resources
- Unknown user or password
Problems with the Share name list
- The list is empty.
- I should see shares ending with a $.
- When I tap the C: share, I get Access Denied.
Problems listing folders
Sharing folders
If you tap to connect on a machine entry and an error message is displayed in red, select the error message from the list below.
Once FileBrowser is connected, tapping the machine entry again should
show a list of Share names in the right-hand window.
If there is a problem with this list, select from the problems
below.
After tapping a Share name, the files and folders for that Share should be listed.
If they're not shown, select from the problems below.
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