Problem seeing network has something to do with AntiVirus Software

[Guest]

I have a new wireless Laptop Running Windows XP. I have a home network
(WorkGroup) with several computers. All computers can see the local network
except my new XP laptop. This has nothing to do with network permissions.
I've discovered that I was able to finally see my local network after
uninstalling the virus protection software that came with my computer. After
uninstalling I could access other computer's shared folders, etc. The free
virus software that came with my computer (temporary) was McAffee and Norton.

I just installed another virus protection software and once again I can't
see my local network. I think this is some kind of bug. Does anyone have a
solution. I see on the internet a lot of people having problems with their XP
computers seeing the local network. I think this is their problem also.
There is no problems getting out to the internet and email, etc.

Anyone from Microsoft reading this?

Your help will be appreciated.

Jerry J

 

[Jack \(MVP\)]

Hi
1. Do not use more than One Antivirus or and Firewall at the same time.

2. The way you describe the problem seems to indicate that the issue is with a specific
program, might be that you want to contact the third party in question.

3. I use this free for personal use Antivirus, works very well with all versions of
Windows Client OS, http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/AntiVir_PE/antivir.html

Jack (MVP-Networking).