Windows XP workstations cannot see each other
I have 2 XP pro computers that refuse to not see each other.
They're not in a domain but only in a workgroup. I've tried using a different router, switch, hub. Also tried to disable/enable "file and printer sharing", re-named computers, re-named the workgroup, and everything possible. Can someone help?
Thanks!
They're not in a domain but only in a workgroup. I've tried using a different router, switch, hub. Also tried to disable/enable "file and printer sharing", re-named computers, re-named the workgroup, and everything possible. Can someone help?
Thanks!
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Hi,
i can ping each machine by IP address but not by computer name.
Also i disabled windows firewall and unistalled all antivirus and firewall software.
Also enabled/disabled netbios.
i can ping each machine by IP address but not by computer name.
Also i disabled windows firewall and unistalled all antivirus and firewall software.
Also enabled/disabled netbios.
Can you explore the machines by IP Address? For example, if you were on computer A with an ip of 192.168.0.1 and computer B had an ip of 192.168.0.2: From computer A go to start->run and run \\192.168.0.2. If so, it's not a problem with communication - it's a problem with name resolution.
do an ipconfig /all on each workstation. Are the node types the same on each?
The fact you can ping each device shows comms are OK.
The fact you can ping each device shows comms are OK.
lcipollone,
have you restarted since netbios change?
have you restarted since netbios change?
ASKER
how do you fix a name resolution issue and aslo
how do you fix each node type if they're not the same.
how do you fix each node type if they're not the same.
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hey lcipollone, what's your status? plz provide feedback for further assistance.
can you ping each machine?
if windows firewal enabled then disable it - along with any norton or macaffee etc firewalls
do you have netbios enabled on the machines.