<Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Lez Pawl wrote:
>> <Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163622812.558533.287350@m7g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
>> >
>> > Lez Pawl wrote:
>> >> <Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1163619087.125189.139680@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > I'm trying to get my laptop and desktop on a network, and it doesn't
>> >> > work when my computer is connected by wireless but it works when
>> >> > it's
>> >> > wired into the router. I tried to enable File & Printer sharing
>> >> > under
>> >> > the exceptions in the firewall, but on my laptop, that is not listed
>> >> > as
>> >> > a checkable item, and it isn't on the list of programs to be added.
>> >> > I
>> >> > need to browse for it and add it manually. Does anyone know
>> >> > where/how I
>> >> > do that?
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> what is Firewall software........
>> >
>> > Just the included XP Pro firewall. I'm running XP Pro on both
>> > machines.
>> >
>>
>> have you checked under the Advanced tab that Firewall is enabled for
>> Wireless Network Connection ticking this box may make file and printer
>> sharing checkable
>
> Yeah, the wireless connection is checked. I've unchecked it before and
> it made no difference.
>

Silly question time.
You do have F&PS installed & enabled for the NIC in question don't you ?
Check the properties for the NIC and make sure F&PS is installed and ticked.

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