"View Workgroup Computers" is missing from "Network Tasks"

I have three computers (2 laptops) connected in a wireless home network.
Both laptops can wirelessly print to a printer connected to the desktop. The
desktop and laptop A can share files but neither can "see" Laptop B. On
Laptop B when I go to MY NETWORK PLACES, the task VIEW WORKGROUP COMPUTERS
does not appear under NETWORK TASKS.

All three computers are running Windows XP Pro SP2.

How do I get VIEW WORKGROUP COMPUTERS task to appear. I assume (read: hope)
that solving that issue will allow all three computers to "see" each other.

Thanks, in advance, for any insight.

The one with the printer has set 'file and print sharing' protocol, and the
others have not.
start/run, type:
HH mk:@MSITStore:%windir%\Help\network.chm::/hnw_ipx_fileandprint_sharingw.htm
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"Helpless in Seattle" wrote:

> I have three computers (2 laptops) connected in a wireless home network.
> Both laptops can wirelessly print to a printer connected to the desktop. The
> desktop and laptop A can share files but neither can "see" Laptop B. On
> Laptop B when I go to MY NETWORK PLACES, the task VIEW WORKGROUP COMPUTERS
> does not appear under NETWORK TASKS.
>
> All three computers are running Windows XP Pro SP2.
>
> How do I get VIEW WORKGROUP COMPUTERS task to appear. I assume (read: hope)
> that solving that issue will allow all three computers to "see" each other.
>
> Thanks, in advance, for any insight.
>
>