can't see all computers

[speedilad]

This network uses static IP addresses, one workgroup, same subnet. The problem is most, but not all computers can be seen under add network place. I checked one of the computers that can't be seen and can't determine why. Same workgroup, subnet, etc. This computer can see some, but not all computers as well. How would the gateway impact this? Any ideas would be appreciated very much. Thank you!

[Zachary]

Checklist for networking Windows Machines with TCP/IP
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- PCs which are not XP must have TCP/IP installed.
- Each PC must have a unique computer name.
- Each PC must have a network share defined.
- ALL NICS must be on the same subnet (e.g. IP 192.168.0.* subnet mask 255.255.255.0).
- XP PCs must have Netbios over TCP/IP enabled (only essential for XP to talk to W9X PCs).
- MS Client and file & printer sharing must be enabled on each machine.
- All NICs must have their node type = anything except p-node (peer to peer, or point-point).
* To check, open a command prompt and type IPCONFIG /ALL.
- XP's ICF firewall is permanently disabled. (Only necessary for pre XP SP2).
- All 3rd party firewalls are disabled, uninstalled and deleted (until connection is working).
- PCs have the same workgroup (helps, but not essential for XP/2K, necessary for 9X/ME).

Allow 15 mins after rebooting a PC for that PC to appear in the workgroup, or
for it to see all other PCs. Or you can search for the PC by its computer name.


Additional things to check if you still have problems:
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- Check your Services are Started on all PCs: Workstation, DHCP Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser.
- XP gives access to its shares via the Net Guest Account. (Note, not the same as the local guest account in user accounts which should be off). Net Guest Account is enabled by default in XP, but to check it, open a command prompt and type: NET USER GUEST
Should return a line with 'Account active yes'.


Check XP Security policies:
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- Access this computer from the network: add guest
- Deny logon locally: remove guest
- Network accessharing and security model... -> Guest only
- Deny access to this computer from the network-> check Guest is not here.

[Snake08]

If you are all in the same workgroup you should be able to see the other computers shared folders, assuming those computers are turned on.

[Spyrus]

you remove a computer from the domain ala sytem properties, reboot, and then try adding it again not with the add wizard but with the system properties?

Are their A records in DNS? Is DNS configured for reverse lookup? Will DNS look at WINS if it can't find the record?

What happens if you add the name of a computer you can't see to the lmhost and host file of another computer? Can you see it then?

Is something blocking the view like a firewall?

Is File and Print Sharing turned enabled on these computers?

Check your TCP/IP properties in the LAN properties settings, go to advanced>WINS tab. Make sure the default setting "Enable Netbios over TCP/IP" is set.

[Milton.J]

Make sure they have the same workgroup name as suggested. Try clicking on the view my workgroup computers in tasks.. it should display your connected PC's.

The other reason this might not work is firewall's. Try it with fire wall on both pc's turned off. If it works then that means a rule needs to be set up in your firewalls.

I manually add the whole IP range as trusted in Zone alarm. Internal ip range: 192.168.0.1 - 192.168.1.254

[Rumaine]

I once had such a problem connecting computers to the internal network. It turned out to be that the computer description was too long. The computer description field can only be 48 characters long. Once that was shortened and the computer browser service was restarted I was able to see all PCs!