Network- Sharing Files

AMDX23800+ · 1 Nov 2006 at 18:35

Hi,
I now have 5 computers on my home network, but i have a problem with one of them

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For some reason when i go to 'my network places' i cant see any of the other computers on the network :confused:

. All the other computers work fine.
I have done the network wizard, assigned the ips etc (192.168.2.6) but no luck.
The weird thing is that i can connect to it via Remote Desktop perfectly fine by using 192.168.2.6 :confused:

Also, i think this is the only computer with XP PRO, could this cause problems?Cheers
AMD

AMDX23800+ · 1 Nov 2006 at 21:08

Yes, i think the firewall was automatically configured for sharing files when i did the network wizard.
I also tried it with the firewall off, same problem.

AMDX23800+ · 2 Nov 2006 at 16:45

I tried \\192.168.2.6 in the run box and all te files/printers appeared

However it still isn't showing up in 'network places', is it possible that i have set the 'computer's network name' wrong?
I ask this because it shows the computer's description but it doesn't say 'On SERVER', instead it just has (192.168.2.6). Also, on the concerned PC i can't view the other computers in 'network places'.

AMDX23800+ · 2 Nov 2006 at 17:12

1. All machines are on 'MSHOME' workgroup.
2. Other PCs are XP HOME, this computer is XP PRO.
3. All Netbios set to 'default'
4. All firewalls are set to trust ips 192.168.2.2-6

Still can't get it fully working

but at least i can use that command for the time being

AMDX23800+ · 2 Nov 2006 at 20:41

Thanks for all your help mate

All PCs are fully updated and on SP2.
My DHCP is always 'off' and each computer has its on permanent ip.
I will try a few of your suggestions and get back to you

Thanks again

AMD