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Problem navigating networks

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  • 19-05-2005 11:50pm
    #1
    Stabshauptmann
    Registered Users Posts: 4,885 ✭✭✭


    Ok my laptop is winxp sp2.
    Ive enabled file sharing etc and ran the network wizard.

    This is the seventh addition to my network.

    This problem is unique to my new laptop, it sounds familiar but if i had it before I cant remember how I fixed it.

    When I open my network places and open workroup (yes they are all in workgroup) I cant see any computers, even my own.
    If I try ping computers in cmd (ping "home") nothing happens.

    I cant simple type \\"home" in the address bar. I can type \\"laptop" and that works, but when I press "Up" it shows me an empty workgroup??!!

    I can type the ip address though and pinging ip address work.
    I can share files and resources using this method.
    But this is awkward and not how windows was designed.

    Im well aware of static ip approaches but that ****s with my internet options and this laptop joins other networks regularly.

    What exactly is causing this problem, how do I fix it?

    Thanks


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    #2
    Obo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 70 ✭✭Obo


    Do you have NetBIOS enabled on the network device?

    Select Properties on the device, then Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties > Advanced > WINS tab.


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