In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, "Gus Zernial"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>I installed a new computer in a Workgroup of about 20 systems, with a fresh
>install of Windows ME (including critical and security updates), and to
>which a
>printer is connected. I attempted to configure the system and the printer to
>be
>shared, but neither the new system nor the printer are visible to other
>systems
>in the Workgroup (all systems are Windows ME).
>
>-the (all) system(s) can access the internet, so the adapter and TCP/IP
> are working
>-the File and Printer Sharing component is installed on the new system
> and on the systems I want to access the printer
>-the printer has been designated for sharing and shows the "little hand"
>-the printer works on the new system itself
>-other printers connected to other systems in this Workgroup are being
> successfully shared, but *not* to the new system
>-the Network Neighborhood on the new system shows other Workgroups on the
> network, and can access shared resources on systems in those Workgroups
>
>When I say the new system is "not visible", I mean it does not show in the
>Network Neighborhood of other systems in the Workgroup, and when I try to
>set up the printer I'm trying to share on those other systems, the printer
>setup on the other systems cannot find the new system or it's shared
>printer.
>
>Ideas on what the issue is, how to troubleshoot it, and/or pointers to
>useful
>references appreciated.
See whether a firewall on the new system is blocking access.
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