Re: Pinging only when all comps are on

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From: Richard G. Harper (rgharper_at_email.com)
Date: 11/11/04 

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 23:02:29 -0500

This is, unfortunately, the way things work. If a computer is off or in
standby mode you won't be able to see shared files or folders on it. 

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"CruiserGuy01" <CruiserGuy01@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:4C14C246-2B2A-431A-8BB9-524AD07C46DC@microsoft.com...
>i have set up a home network with a PC running XP Pro connected to a D-Link
> router and a laptop running XP Home connected by a wireless adapter.  The
> problem is that I can only see the PC and its shared folders on my laptop
> when the PC is on.  However, internet works all the time.  What can I do 
> to
> resolve this?

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