>This is not the first computer/laptop we've had this problem with, so I'm sure it's got something to do with WinXP.
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>My laptop suddenly can not see/access any computers in our workgroup peer-to-peer network. This happened all of a sudden without the installation of any new software or anything. No matter what I try, I keep get a message on the laptop to the effect of
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>"Workgroup is not accessible. You may not have permission to access this network resource."
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I'd guess that somehow a Win9x box is somehow becoming the Master Browser for the network - disable the Master Browser setting for all Win9x stations and see if suddenly you are able to see the network again - there were problems with Win9x systems acting as Master Browsers in a peer-to-peer environment.

>I've done all of the following:
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>Removed all networking components and re-installed.
>Changed the name of the computer.
>Ran the network setup wizard (ad naseum).
>Changed the name of the workgroup.
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>On my previous laptop, the only way I could fix the problem was to re-install WinXP. YUCK! I don't want to have to do this again... I've got too much stuff installed on this one, but I really need to fix this ASAP.
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>I checked MS knowledgebase, which basically sucks, and none of the suggestions on there seem helpful or pinpoint anything that has even remotely worked.
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>What is the solution to keeping this from happening?
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>Any help GREATLY appreciated!