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From: Joe Beda on 27 Dec 2009 20:17
I have just installed a new computer with a new install of WinXP Pro
on my network.

The computer can connect to the internet over the network.

When I click on "My Network Places", I get an empty window. What do I
need to do to see the other computers and the devices on the network.

I don't remember having this problem in the past.

TIA

Joe
From: Bob Lin (MS-MVP) on 27 Dec 2009 21:45
Have you enabled sharing? This how to may help.
How to enable windows sharing
How to enable Windows sharing. One of the reasons to create a
workgroup or domain network is for all ... How to share two computers
separated by a router ...
www.howtonetworking.com/Networking/enablesharing0.htm


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Bob Lin, Microsoft-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Joe Beda" <joe(a)DELETETHISdigitize.com> wrote in message
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>I have just installed a new computer with a new install of WinXP Pro
> on my network.
>
> The computer can connect to the internet over the network.
>
> When I click on "My Network Places", I get an empty window. What do I
> need to do to see the other computers and the devices on the network.
>
> I don't remember having this problem in the past.
>
> TIA
>
> Joe

From: Jack [MVP-Networking] on 28 Dec 2009 12:55
Hi
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
Windows 7 Work Network,
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing
XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing
XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Sharing between Windows XP and Mac -
http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web-resources/mac-pc-file-share.asp
When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"Joe Beda" <joe(a)DELETETHISdigitize.com> wrote in message
news:9i1gj5dcb7neocbf8sbcloo98d11t5q4d7(a)4ax.com...
>I have just installed a new computer with a new install of WinXP Pro
> on my network.
>
> The computer can connect to the internet over the network.
>
> When I click on "My Network Places", I get an empty window. What do I
> need to do to see the other computers and the devices on the network.
>
> I don't remember having this problem in the past.
>
> TIA
>
> Joe

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