Cannot see workgroup computers

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James

When I click 'View Workgroup Computers' in Windows XP's
Network Places window, The window does not change - I only
hear the error 'bing' and nothing happens.

Furthermore, in the Network Setup Wizard, it claims that I
am unable to create a network connection where I am the
host, and other computers connect to me.

I know for a fact that this is possible. I am connected to
an eTEC ADSL Router, as is one other computer, that has no
problems seeing my PC.
 
make sure all the computers are on the same workgroup (default: MSHOME).. I don't like the Network setup wizard.. i do it without it lol.
-Jonathan
 
make sure all the computers are on the same workgroup (default: MSHOME).. I don't like the Network setup wizard.. i do it without it lol..
-Jonathan
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Also: every computer on the network must:

1. Have identical user accounts with identical, non-blank passwords.
2. Something SHARED for other systems to see.

You would be surprised the number of trouble calls I go out to
regarding networking issues only to find the user never shared the
intended folder in the first place.
 
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