Re: PC can't see itself in Workgroup

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On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:29:57 -0800, Neil Bland
<NeilBland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"Chuck" wrote:

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:23:29 -0800, Neil Bland
<NeilBland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"Chuck" wrote:

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:06:27 -0800, Neil Bland <Neil
Bland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have 1 PC connected direct to wireless hub. Laptop connects to wireless hub
perfectly. 2nd PC with wireless dongle will connect for internet sharing and
can ping other computers (and can ping itself) but cannot browse itself
through workgroup in explorer. in cmd i type \\sarah (sarah being computer
name) and window containing shared folders opens, but when I click on them I
do not have access permission (I am logged on as administrator)

Neil,

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this
article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

For more direct help, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked
articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

Chuck

Thanks for the post. I ran the ipconfig /all as suggested. everything is
fine EXCEPT Netbios over TCPIP is disabled. I presume this is causing the
problem. How do I enable Netbios

Hi Neil,

NBT is Enabled in Local Area Connection - Properties - TCP/IP Properties -
Advanced - WINS.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#Components>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#Components

the tick box for enabled was already ticked. ipconfig /all still shows it as
disabled???

Neil,

Post "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" for both computers, here, and we'll
start diagnosing the problem. The NBT setting may not be the only problem.

And Neil, please type your answers after mine.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
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