Re: XP laptop can't see NT computers in workgroup

On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 22:27:01 -0800, "jd" <jd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I have an XP (SP2) laptop and an XP (SP2) desktop in a workgroup along with
>two NT PCs. The desktop can see the NT PCs on the network but the laptop
>can't, even after configuring the laptop exactly (as far as I can tell) like
>the desktop. Any help will be appreciated.

There are numerous possible causes for this problem. Please start with this
initial article, and follow the sequenced steps.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

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