network 2000 to 2000 error msg

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Carla

"The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently
available." I'm able to see the workgroup from one machine
and able to see the workgroup and connected pc's from
another but not able to connect the two. Any Suggestions?
 
What you are seeing is a browsing issue related to the segment master
browsers changing. Since browsing is broadcast based if we reboot machines
often this can change the role of the segment master browser which will
cause your list to have to be rebuilt.

Try this. Make sure all your systems are in the same workgroup name, i.e.
spelled the same and the same case. (all lowercase).
Then go ahead and take your most powerful system (os wise, i.e. Windows XP
Pro) and share out a resource if not already. 99% of the time if this system
is left online he will continue to be one of the segment master browsers, so
just leave them online and step back for a little bit and the browsing issue
should be going in 10 - 20 mins. :)
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Brian Oakes

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