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Networking 2 computers thru router: problem seeing the other computer

I have two computers at home using the same wireless router. I named one of them HerLapTop.

I tried to see HerLapTop in my computer. In address bar of My Computer, I typed in \\\\HerLapTop and my computer could not "see" her returning error.

However, if I typed in the ip address like \\\\123.123.0.1 I was able to see the shared folders and printers.

How do I make it so I can see HerLopTop instead of using the ip address.

Reply to
dmkAlex
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What operating system is each PC using?

Reply to
John Jones

Both are in XP, one professional media, and the other Home. The one I want to see is prof.

Reply to
dmkAlex

Here's the Microsoft site for networking with XP:

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John Jones

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