Can't add computer to workgroup

[OceanDesigner]

I have seen that there are many problems with small networks using Windows. I can't find my particular problem in the old threads. I have two computers at home. One wireless laptop, and one desktop. I am conneting the computers and the modem through a router. My desktop seems to be set up on the workgroup correctly - I can get to it from my laptop. My problem is that I can't seem to add my laptop to the workgroup. I have been through the wizard, and the system properties says that the computer belongs to the workgroup. But when I look at the worgroup computers, my laptop is not listed. I would appreciate any suggestions.

 

[linney]

My Laptop is Invisible to Network
thread779-1024881

WinXP Connectivity Issues
faq779-4625

How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313242/EN-US/?FR=1

How to troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity with Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=314067

How to troubleshoot network connectivity problems

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;325487&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

workstation service missing
thread779-844187

Workstation Service will not start. Can't read network
thread779-1006464

Hide Workstation from Network Browser Listing (this is not normally listed in the Registry, but if it was it could explain this type of problem).

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver\parameters

Value of Hidden = 0 or 1 (1 = hide) in XP

Simple File Sharing- enabled

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

Simple File Sharing - disabled

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm