Networking 2 computers

[Help]

I have two computers, Windows 2000 Server Desktop and
Windows XP Laptop. I'm able to ping each other but can't
get the windows explorer to see each other.

I added the IP Address on Zone Alarm to get the pinging to
work. I disabled the Windows XP firewall.

I have another laptop, IBM Windows 2000 Server laptop.
I'm able to see the desktop in windows explorer without
any problems. Didn't have to configure the Zone Alarm or
anything. Just type the name of the other computer and
I'm able to see the other computer.

I did the ipconfig /all and found that Windows XP
laptop's "Node Type" is unknown while the other 2
computers' "Node Type" is Hybird.

I can't figure out why my Windows XP laptop can't see the
Desktop. Please Help!!

I'm getting really, really mad!

Thanks

 

[Rob Elder, MVP-Networking]

Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on the laptop.