Server name does not appear under Workgroup name in Network Places

Re: error 6118

1) This behavior can occur if you enable the ICF that will closes the ports for file sharing by default. To open these ports, right-click the network connection that is firewall protected> Properties>Advanced>Settings>Service Tab>Add, Enter 127.0.0.1) for the required Internet Protocol (IP) number. Enter UDP ports from 135 through 139, and TCP ports from 135 through 139 one by one (the external and internal port numbers should be identical).
2) This may occur if the workgroup name and the domain name are the different.
3) No master browser. Starting Computer Browser Service on one of w2k/xp computers should fix the problem
 
Yes, it was in fact a computer browser issue. Along the way here, I've had command prompt, system restore, regedit, and now the computer browser disabled and have had to manually turn them back on. I'm assuming it was a virus. Unfortunately, I guess I'll have to just wait and see what else was turned off! Anyhow, thanx again.
 
Wasn't necessarily a virus, but either way glad you fixed it :)
 
Id tend to trust a ipconfig/all soemthing you may want to try is blow away the TCP/IP and then reinstall it. Kinda risky but what do you have to lose now its allready broken.
I had the same problem. Struggled for days. Computers wouldn't appear in workgroup. Looked at loads of tips and advice from Microsoft and other newsgroups but none worked, until I found this. Thanks. I would have torn out my hair if I had any. Saved me a lot of further time and frustration.
 

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