Can't find computer Name in Windows My Network Places

[Guest]

Please Advice,
Windows 2003 Standard Server : Domain Controller
Windows 2000 Professional SP4: Member Compuer

The client Can joing the domain successfully. Can ping the member computer
by hostname and IP but when try to browse in using My network places or
windows explorer, can't find the computer name. Even using UNC name
\\machinename, returns error network path or file not found. Disjoining and
rejoining to the domain doesnt solve the problem. Computer browsing service
is runnning on the member machine. It successfully registers in the Active
Directory and DNS.

Please help for the possible actions or solution ... appreciate your fast
response.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

There are many possible causes.

1. make sure you have enabled client of ms network.
2. enable file and printer sharing.
3. no firewall blocks sharing.
4. computer browser works correctly.
5. workstation service is running.

These links may help,
Computer Browser Can ping and search a remote computer but not browse it Can't see any or only some computers in My Network Places How to check Browser status ...
www.chicagotech.net/browser.htm


Troubleshooting computer browsing issues Troubleshooting Computer Browsing Issues. Can ping and search a remote computer but not browse it Can't see any or only some computers in My Network Places ...
www.chicagotech.net/computerbrowsingissues.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Please Advice,
Windows 2003 Standard Server : Domain Controller
Windows 2000 Professional SP4: Member Compuer

The client Can joing the domain successfully. Can ping the member computer
by hostname and IP but when try to browse in using My network places or
windows explorer, can't find the computer name. Even using UNC name
\\machinename, returns error network path or file not found. Disjoining and
rejoining to the domain doesnt solve the problem. Computer browsing service
is runnning on the member machine. It successfully registers in the Active
Directory and DNS.

Please help for the possible actions or solution ... appreciate your fast
response.