I have a laptop that can't see other computers on my network. I try to map a local drive Z: and I go under My Computer > Tools > Map Network Drive > Browse > Entire Windows Network title > MSHOME and it is right there it says that it doesn't have permissions and to contact the network administrator (which I guess is me).
I have ran the network wizard on it with no sucess either. I know it is connecting to the network because I can see it on my router's connections screen. My other laptop which hosts Z: connects fine and so does my other computer.
That laptop is running Windows XP Home Edition, for you information.
I have tried, and I know it isn't my firewall, because I have checked that...
Stubborn Laptop Cant see computers on network
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Hmm....I'm not really an expert on networking or anything like that, but I have one question and a few other ideas.
1) What kind of connection is it? Wireless/Direct Cable/etc.
2) I don't know if this will help or not, but perhaps make sure that you have file/printer sharing on. I'm guessing you do, but eh, who knows.
3) You don't have a network password or anything, do you? I know there's an option to enter a network/administrative password somewhere.
Again, these are kind of stupid, routine questions, but I personally sometimes overlook them.
EDIT: Wow. I need to type faster or something.