file and printer sharing

[Bruce]

I have two computers, both running XP, that are
networked. One of the computers is the Internet
Connection Sharing host (ICS), the other connects to the
Internet through the ICS. Until recently everything was
fine. Now, however, the two will not share files or
printers. Both computers can still connect with the
Internet as they always did. I've re-run the Network
Setup Wizard to no avail. When I use the "Networking
Troubleshooter" I get a message that says "The
troubleshooter detected that you might be using a name
that already exists on the network," and says to change
the name using the "Computer Name" tab in Control
Panel/Internet Connections. However I cannot find a
Computer Name tab. Help!

 

[NetXPCom [MSFT]]

The easiest way to get to the Computer Name tab, is to right-click on 'My
Computer' on the Start Menu, and then click on the 'Properties' menu item.

A property page will come up that has a 'Computer Name' tab on it. Then
click on 'Change' to change the computer name.

If you still can't find the tab, click on the Start button,
Click on: "Run..."
Type in: sysdm.cpl
Click "Ok".

You should see the dialog box with the tab.