Comp. Browser service probs

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>> I'm trying to network 2 XP Pro machines (1 desktop, 1
>> laptop) through a router. Both can access the internet
>> through the network just fine, but the desktop can't

>> see its own shared folders let alone the laptop (. I
>> have all Win firewalls turned off, uninstalled

>> and can ping the laptop (name and IP) from the desktop.
>> The laptop can ping the desktop by IP, but not name.
>> I've read as much as I can here and on the Net. I

>> I've found either the problem or a symptom of it: the
>> Computer Browser service won't start on the desktop.

>> set to automatic, but won't start. When I try a manual
>> start, I get an Error 1068. Any ideas on what is

>> this or possible solutions? Thanks!
>>
>> Paul

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> The workstation service was disabled. I activated both
> services and can now access the home network and laptop.
> Thanks for your help!
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> >"Paul" <firstname_droubie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:5b2e01c37721$802d89c0$a501280a@phx.gbl...

> >> I'm trying to network 2 XP Pro machines (1 desktop, 1
> >> laptop) through a router. Both can access the internet
> >> through the network just fine, but the desktop can't

> even

> >> see its own shared folders let alone the laptop (. I
> >> have all Win firewalls turned off, uninstalled

> ZoneAlarm,

> >> and can ping the laptop (name and IP) from the desktop.
> >> The laptop can ping the desktop by IP, but not name.
> >> I've read as much as I can here and on the Net. I

> think

> >> I've found either the problem or a symptom of it: the
> >> Computer Browser service won't start on the desktop.

> It's

> >> set to automatic, but won't start. When I try a manual
> >> start, I get an Error 1068. Any ideas on what is

> causing

> >> this or possible solutions? Thanks!
> >>
> >> Paul

> >
> >
> >.
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