Cannot see other computer under "My Network Places" using a router network

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I am using cable internet with a router sharing the internet connection with
2 win2K and 3 XP machines.

All of the machines have internet access, but none of them can see each
other under "My Network Places"

Under Win 2K, when I click on "Workgroup", it will output a msgbox saying
"Network path not found"
Under XP, when I click on "Workgroupo", it will show itself only but not
other machine.

Anyone can help me to solve this problem?
 
Try doing a search for computers from My Network Places.
Search for the exact computer names. See if they are
even there.
 
First make sure that Netbios over TCP/IP is set to enabled in the network adapter, TCP/IP properties, Advanced and then the WINS tab.

You mentioned that there is a router, are all these systems on the same subnet, if they are not then you will need a WINS server or LMHOSTS file to browse
between the subnets. I am including links to some KB articles on browsing that will help with this.

188001 Description of the Microsoft Computer Browser Service
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=188001
188305 Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=188305
191611 Symptoms of Multihomed Browsers
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=191611
117633 How Browsing a Wide Area Network Works
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=117633

Regards,
Clark Satter
MCSA MCSE A+
Microsoft Networking Support

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Try doing a search for computers from My Network Places.
Search for the exact computer names. See if they are
even there.
Click to expand...


Regards,
Clark Satter
MCSA MCSE A+
Microsoft Networking Support

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I can see the computer when I search by the computer name.

But I still can't see the computer under "Workgroup"

what can I do next?
 
Enggas said:
I can see the computer when I search by the computer name.

But I still can't see the computer under "Workgroup"

what can I do next?
Click to expand...

Try going to "Services" and start the "Computer Browser" service
and set it to automatic so it starts when your computer does...it
worked for me

Fred
 
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