Windows XP Workgroup Setup

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Hi,

I have configured a basic workgroup which involves 2 laptops, 2 desktops
(Dell), ADSL modem and a switch. All are running Windows XP SP2 and all have
access to the internet.

1. One desktop is working AOK. Can view other computers in workgroup
2. Neither laptops are able to view other computers within workgroup,
however, can ping computers.
3. Desktop 2 is able to ping other computers, however, also unable to view
computers within workgroup.

Difference between problems 2 and 3 I have noticed is that both laptops have
the Computer Browser service active, but the desktop doesn't have Computer
Browser service at all. I'm thinking that desktop 2 needs this service in
order to browse computers in the workgroup. As far as why both laptops can't
browse, i'm stumped.

I ran Windows XP repair install on desktop 2, in hope that the Computer
Browser service would re-install, but to no avail.

Please help.

Cheers
Rachel
 
Are the computer names typed in correctly?
When typing the name use \\PCname\
To get the correct name, go to:
Start>ControlPanel>System>Computer Name tab.
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Use this info for the basic setup between 2 computers for wireless networking
printers, files/folders and work from there.
Install the printer on the Host PC. Then using Control Panel | Network
enable File & Printer Sharing and make sure you check the box to allow
others to print to your printers. Next under Start | Settings | Printers,
select the printer, check the box to share the printer and assign a name.
Keep the name short and do not include any blanks.

You should now be able to add the printer to your Guest PCs using Start |
Settings | Printers & Faxes | Add Printer. Check the radio button "A
network printer ..." and then either browse for the printer or enter its
name (using \\PCName\PrinterName) and continue until finished. Ensure
that the firewall on your XP PC is set to allow access to remote printers.
If using XP's native firewall ensure that File and Printer Sharing is
enabled and that the box with he same name is checked in the Firewall
exceptions list. The PCName can be found at:

Start>ControlPanel>System>Computer Name tab. It may look something
like: "Home-66djksjcpv". Don't type the quotes.
Click "Next" and it should install the printer on the Guest PC when
it finds it.

Note: You can follow the same procedure to get access to
"Files" from one PC to the other.

Hope this helps. :~)

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