On Sun, 11 May 2008 20:39:00 -0700, PeterTG <PeterTG@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>I have a Laptop running XP Professional and the same on the Desktop. The
>Desktop is connected to a USB hub as is the laptop. Previously there were
>communicating and I went away on 2 weeks business trip and now there is no
>communication. The hub is connected to an ADSL I have run the network wizard
>on both. When I look at network places on the desktop I can see it and the
>laptop OK. When I look at teh Laptop Network Places I can only see it and not
>the desktop. I cannot communicate either way. The cable is connected OK.
>
>Can anyone offer suggestions?
>
>
>Thanks

Peter,

If there's any one thing to look for, it's a personal firewall or other security
program, blocking SMBs.
<http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005...ther-help.html

Then, look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server",
and "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely
(download browstat!):
<http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005...#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/