Re: cannot connect to one computer on the network

JANET wrote:

> I have 5 computers on a network. 3 have XP Pro and 2 have 2K pro. One
> of the XP pro is not visible on the workgroup. And from this same
> computer all the rest of the computers are visible exept for one that
> has 2K Pro. Please help me network!!!!

The most common reason for problems with network visibility is a
misconfigured firewall. Make sure you are only running one firewall and
that you have allowed the lan traffic. Here is an excellent network
troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna:

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm

Take the time to go through it and it will pinpoint the problem area(s).
Here are additional links to sites which might be useful also:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/addxp.htm - Adding XP to
an existing network
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/troubleshoot_index.htm

Malke
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