Cannot View Computer in Workgroup

[James Jones]

I cant view my main computer in the "View Workgroup". This computer can
access the internet, browse the network. Just other computers cant do the
same for this computer. I have 500GB of storage im trying to share with the
network, but cant.


Any help greatly appreciated!


Thanks,
James Jones

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

Can you net view \\remotepc? If not, what's the system error? This search result may help,

troubleshooting is not accessible error Troubleshooting "... is not accessible" error step by step. When try to access a remote computer, you may receive the following error messages: ...
www.howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I cant view my main computer in the "View Workgroup". This computer can
access the internet, browse the network. Just other computers cant do the
same for this computer. I have 500GB of storage im trying to share with the
network, but cant.


Any help greatly appreciated!


Thanks,
James Jones

 

[Guest]

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html

On any computer running Windows XP with SP1, disable the Windows XP
firewall. It will not allow File and Printer Sharing. On computers running
Windows XP with SP2, make sure that the Windows XP firewall has File and
Printer Sharing checked off on the Exceptions tab. If you are running any
third party firewalls, like those provided by such programs as Zone Alarm,
Norton Internet Security, or McAfee Security Suite, make sure they are
configured to allow local network traffic.