Network ID Greyed out

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Hi

I have a problem with my workgroup network.
We have 4 PCs in a workgroup (one desktop W2K and 3 laptops running XP Pro)
One laptop won't connect to the network very well. I can surf the internet, and I can ping PCs on the the network, including the desktop, however when I try to synchronise files with the desktop I am told that the network is not present or not started. In Control Panel / System / Computer Name, Network ID is greyed out, so I can't 'remove' and add to the workgroup. Ant help appreciated.
 
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Ken Wickes [MSFT]

Is the Workstation service running? (right click my computer, manage,
services...)

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MkV said:
Hi

I have a problem with my workgroup network.
We have 4 PCs in a workgroup (one desktop W2K and 3 laptops running XP Pro)
One laptop won't connect to the network very well. I can surf the
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internet, and I can ping PCs on the the network, including the desktop,
however when I try to synchronise files with the desktop I am told that the
network is not present or not started. In Control Panel / System / Computer
Name, Network ID is greyed out, so I can't 'remove' and add to the
workgroup. Ant help appreciated.
 

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