Can't see workgroup

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I have installed a Windows XP(Pro) system on my network of
Windows 98SE computers.
I can not see any of the other computers on the
workgroup. I have 4 other computers with shared drives
and printers, yet none are visible when trying to add a
new network printer.
I have checked the Workgroup name, and made sure
File/Printer sharing is on. I can get into the Internet
via the router, so I know I am connected.

What else can I check?
 
You may have the same issue I have. I can do all that you can but cannot see the other computers. When I check the network places it says it cannot connect to my home network and I am the administration. Someone suggested a solution that I am going to try when I get home. It is under the subject "my network places error msg on xp home" just a few messages below this one.
 
Someone suggested that each computer on the network needs
to be re-booted. Well, I shut the whole thing down and re-
booted. That seems to fix it.
 
"Howard" said:
I have installed a Windows XP(Pro) system on my network of
Windows 98SE computers.
I can not see any of the other computers on the
workgroup. I have 4 other computers with shared drives
and printers, yet none are visible when trying to add a
new network printer.
I have checked the Workgroup name, and made sure
File/Printer sharing is on. I can get into the Internet
via the router, so I know I am connected.

What else can I check?
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I've written a web site that should help you get everything working:

Adding Windows XP to an Existing Network
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/addxp.htm
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