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Windows 2000 machines can't view new Win XP Pro. But Win XP Pro can ping them, Why????

Hi

I am having a problem adding a new Windows XP Pro machine to an existing Windows 2000 network. Ther are five Windows 2000 PC's linked via a netgear hub. The Workgroup is set up as Workgroup.

I have checked the setting within the Win XP to match the rest of the network, i.e. chnaged the workgroup to workgroup, changed the IP to static and dynamic etc But nothing works, pulling my hair out now. I am able to ping any other Windows 2000 machine from the new Win XP Pro machine, but i cannot view or ping the new Win XP Pro from any of the Windows 2000. Why??????

Can anyone help me please????

Thanks

Pete Long

From your Network Connections, select your network adapter and then select "Change Settings of this Connection". To find your "Network Connections", select "My Computer" from the start menu, then select "My Network Places" and finally select "My Network Connections".

Be sure 'Client for Microsoft Networks" and "File and Printer Sharing" are both installed. If they are not installed, click the "Install Button" to install them now. - You should also check to ensure the XP built in firewall is DISABLED. This is in the ADVANCED tab.

Next, select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click Properties.

If you have a network that uses a STATIC IP ADDRESS schema you should see information here.

Next, click the Advanced Button

Select the WINS tab. Under the "NetBios Setting" area, select the "Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP"

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andrewdickie

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Neither suggestions solved my problem, what fixed it was installing IPX SERVICE. As you both made me good suggestions which didn't work i have split the points. Thanks for you help guys.

All the best.