"Jim" <nopenotnow.com> wrote in message
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> Ok, here's the deal
>
> One PC, one laptop and one wireless router.
> The PC is wired to the router.
> The laptop is connected wirelessly.
> Both are Windows XP SP3
> Both are on the same workgroup
> both have static IP's in the routers range
> both have sharing enabled folders
> Both can ping each other
> the laptop can map shared drives on the PC with no problem
> The PC can't find the shared drives on the laptop, or for that matter
> can't find the laptop itself on the workgroup network.
>
> I've tried dozens of IP, sharing, firewall, network settings, and more
> than a little prayer. It's driving me nuts.
>
> any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
>

my one suggestion,

Open Windows Explorer, from the drop down select Tools, Folder Options then
the View tab.

Scroll to the bottom and make sure the Simple File Sharing box is ticked.