Vista can't always see server

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I Just got windows Vista Home edition
which is networked with a main computer running
windows 2000. sometimes it will see the the main computer
and then I go to look at my files on that computer and I can no longer
see again
I have them set up with the same workgroup name
can any one help me
thanks advance
Arbor
 
It could be the computer browser issue. This search result may help,

Computer BrowserHow do I know I have a browser problem How to disable Master Browser in XP, 9X, W2k How to fix browsing problem in a mixed OS workgroup ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/browser.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I Just got windows Vista Home edition
which is networked with a main computer running
windows 2000. sometimes it will see the the main computer
and then I go to look at my files on that computer and I can no longer
see again
I have them set up with the same workgroup name
can any one help me
thanks advance
Arbor
 
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