Re: Problem getting Computer Browser started on XP Pro

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From: sahillbb (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/05/04 

Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 10:34:31 -0800

Robert thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I did
check and those services are running. Any other ideas?
Maybe I should just reload XP Pro and see if the computer
browser service is enabled by default.

>-----Original Message-----
>check services like server and workstation services are
started. also make
>sure enable tcp/ip.
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>"sahillbb" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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>news:7bf801c402dc$edfb3320$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>>I am attempting to setup a peer-to-peer network, no
>> external connection, and I cannot get Computer Browser
to
>> start. I get an event ID message of 2550, can't find
this
>> on MS site anywhere. Ideas?
>
>
>.
>

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