Simple common issue. Add the remote server which hoilds the PDC/Master Browser roles to
an LMHOSTS file on the XP VPN client and then it should see the remote machines.
The following article explains making an LMHOSTS file:
180094 How to Write an LMHOSTS File for Domain Validation and Other Name
http://kb/article.asp?id=Q180094
HTH,
Gary
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