Computer not seen on network

[Guest]

I have four computers. Computer A (WinXP) is hooked directly into a router.
Computers B, C and D are hooked into a 4-port Hub and an uplink cable running
to the router. All 4 have internet access, all have the same network name,
there is no server, Compuers B, C and D can see each other, but Computer A
cannot be seen. Through "My Network Places" what shows up is MSN, an
Internet based FTP folder and the router.
Any idea to get this shared again?

 

[Chuck]

I have four computers. Computer A (WinXP) is hooked directly into a router.
Computers B, C and D are hooked into a 4-port Hub and an uplink cable running
to the router. All 4 have internet access, all have the same network name,
there is no server, Compuers B, C and D can see each other, but Computer A
cannot be seen. Through "My Network Places" what shows up is MSN, an
Internet based FTP folder and the router.
Any idea to get this shared again?

First check NetBT and all personal firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

Then look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
computer, and 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

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Guest]

Thanks Chuck and Jack for the feedback
The problem was with Norton Internet Security. It didn't have the network
in their trust list. Also had to enable the Security Centre settings.

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck and Jack for the feedback
The problem was with Norton Internet Security. It didn't have the network
in their trust list. Also had to enable the Security Centre settings.

Another firewall problem. Thanks for letting us know. B-)