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i'll start by asking the obvious: is the file / printer sharing turned on? maybe it got turned off by default after some update? is a firewall blocking udp / netbios packets?
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i'll start by asking the obvious: is the file / printer sharing turned on? maybe it got turned off by default after some update? is a firewall blocking udp / netbios packets?

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I have a few XP Pro machines on a workgroup named, appropriately, &quot;WORKGROUP.&quot; &nbsp;I used to be able to share data and printers between the computers, but now for some reason I can't view other computers on the network and, subseauently, can't share anything. &nbsp;When I try to view computers on my network, I just get a nasty message telling me I don't have permissions or something to that effect. &nbsp;All computers are on the same &quot;WORKGROUP&quot; and have the same IP subnet. &nbsp;Any ideas?
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I have a few XP Pro machines on a workgroup named, appropriately, "WORKGROUP."  I used to be able to share data and printers between the computers, but now for some reason I can't view other computers on the network and, subseauently, can't share anything.  When I try to view computers on my network, I just get a nasty message telling me I don't have permissions or something to that effect.  All computers are on the same "WORKGROUP" and have the same IP subnet.  Any ideas?

Windows XP Pro peer-to-peer network

File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digital media, such as computer programs, multimedia (audio, images and video), documents or electronic books. Common methods of storage, transmission and dispersion include manual sharing utilizing removable media, centralized servers on computer networks, World Wide Web-based hyperlinked documents, distributed peer-to-peer networking (P2P) and cloud-based file syncing.

File Sharing Software

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.

Networking

Networking hardware includes the physical devices facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, networking hardware includes gateways, routers, network bridges, modems, wireless access points, networking cables, line drivers, switches, hubs, and repeaters. But it also includes hybrid network devices such as multilayer switches, protocol converters, bridge routers, proxy servers, firewalls, network address translators, multiplexers, network interface controllers, wireless network interface controllers, ISDN terminal adapters and other related hardware.