XP won't network

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Marsha

I have 4 computers in my home network (Windows95,
windows98, WindowsME, and WindowsXP professional.) I have
run through my XP trouble shooting and done all the above
suggestions. Everything seems to be setup correctly. I
can network between all the computers except the XP. I
can access the xp files from the other computers but the
xp can only see itself. I access the network with a
wireless adapter that goes to a router. I have no problem
accessing the internet through the xp. What next?
 
"Marsha" said:
I have 4 computers in my home network (Windows95,
windows98, WindowsME, and WindowsXP professional.) I have
run through my XP trouble shooting and done all the above
suggestions. Everything seems to be setup correctly. I
can network between all the computers except the XP. I
can access the xp files from the other computers but the
xp can only see itself. I access the network with a
wireless adapter that goes to a router. I have no problem
accessing the internet through the xp. What next?
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I've written a web site that should help you solve the problem:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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