Unable to see Workgroup

[Richard]

I have 4 XP machines on a small network. Three are
desktops and one is a lapatop.
All do not have firewalls enabled. When I try to view the
workgroup on the laptop I get,
"Domain name is not accessable. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the
administrator of this server to to find out if you have
access permissions. The list of servers for this
workgroup is not currently available."
The laptop cannot see itself.
The laptop can ping all other units and can ping itself.
The other desktops can see the laptop, but get the same
error when trying to view the shared docs.
Additional information:
From the laptop, I can get to all shares by
\\IP address\share
I can Ping all other machines on workgroup
From a desktop, I see the laptop, but get the same error
when I try to get into it to view.
The workgroup is the same on all units.
The laptop cannot see itself, however if I change the
workgroup, it then can see itself.
What is my problem?

 

[David S.]

See my posting on this fourm at 7:44am on
7/6/03 "Installing NetBEUI protocol enables WinXP file
sharing". Your 7/5 message prompted me to post my message.

 

[Richard]

Thank you for your message.. I did as you suggested. The
laptop is an IBM 600E.
The laptop now sees itself.. however not the other three
desktops. I have rebooted all equipment to see if that
changes anything.. but no change as yet.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have 4 XP machines on a small network. Three are
desktops and one is a lapatop.
All do not have firewalls enabled. When I try to view the
workgroup on the laptop I get,
"Domain name is not accessable. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the
administrator of this server to to find out if you have
access permissions. The list of servers for this
workgroup is not currently available."
The laptop cannot see itself.
The laptop can ping all other units and can ping itself.
The other desktops can see the laptop, but get the same
error when trying to view the shared docs.
Additional information:
From the laptop, I can get to all shares by
\\IP address\share
I can Ping all other machines on workgroup
From a desktop, I see the laptop, but get the same error
when I try to get into it to view.
The workgroup is the same on all units.
The laptop cannot see itself, however if I change the
workgroup, it then can see itself.
What is my problem?

I've written a web site that should help you solve the problem:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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