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by minterh 2 views

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Adding new XP pc's to the domain. Some are showing up in Windows Microsoft Network and some are not. Why are these pc's not showing up and how do I get them on the master browser list?

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by sgt_shultz

according to microsoft it can take quite a while for the browse list to be refreshed but seems to me you can force them into the list by accessing them first with their unc, example: Start/Run: \\computername\sharename
try pinging the ones that are not showing. play with the simple file sharing option (from Explorer: tools/folder options). if you can't ping them, something is wrong with the tcpip settings or the cabling, maybe need dhcp /release /renew

by minterh

Computer Browser Services are running on the pc's. Release and renew lease on each pc. I can ping the pc's, map a drive to them, etc., but they're still not showing up in the browser.

by sgt_shultz

hmmm. make sure the XP firewall is off. it comes on by default and could cause no show in browse list. Get the properties of your Network Connection and go to Advanced tab, uncheck box for firewall

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