Network / File sharing problem

[Puppetmaster]

Hello

I am trying to allow this computer to connect to my other pc so i can get some files off of it.

I have set both subnet masks to "255.255.255.0". I have set the ip's to "192.168.1.*"

They are both set to be on the work group "MSHOME".

For some reason, i cannot connect between each other to browse files etc.

I did this a few months ago, but have since reformatted and now have a new modem / router if that makes any difference.

Can anyone suggest some help.

P.S. Wasnt sure if this was the right place, its more of a windows problem, dons please move if appropriate

Edit: I have browsed the work group, but the other pc does not appear there, its the same if ido it on the other pc. Also, the name of the pc is "home" so i tried going to run and typing \\home" doesnt find it tho.

Im a bit drunk atm, so ive probably missed something vital

 

[Puppetmaster]

ive sorted it now, the other pc appeared a bit after that post, but this morning with a fresh un alcholic mind i figured out norton was blocking it, disabled that which sorted it fine.