Network b/w 2 computers help

[Neo]

ok then here is my query which i am facing for quite some time

i have laptop with win 7 and desktop with xp
now deskptop connected to router (wifi) via ethernet and laptop uses wifi

so now when i go to my network then i find my desktop and the d: and c: drive in network( i have allowed sharing )

problem is i sometimes see my desktop and sometimes not
i even disabled the windows xp firewall yet no effect ..

so i couldnt see my desktop and half an hour later i could see it..

i m confused??

[INDRANIL]

Check the ping from win7 to xp first, Disable windows 7 firewall too. Just check the workgroup(must be same), private ip range (must be same) and the ethernet cable of the xp pc.

[LizardMan]

Refresh the network windows when you can't see the desktop, it works for me.

[Neo]

Refresh the network windows when you can't see the desktop, it works for me.

i did refresh, still no help

Check the ping from win7 to xp first, Disable windows 7 firewall too. Just check the workgroup(must be same), private ip range (must be same) and the ethernet cable of the xp pc.

win7 firewall off
also i havent configured anything (ie IP etc )
xp one connected to router with ethernet and router is wifi enabled so laptop connects with wifi

hence desktop ,laptop connected through router

[INDRANIL]

Hmm configure tcp/ip settings in both first. Use same workgroup & same private ip range in both. You can also assign static ip on both. Eg-

win7- 192.168.1.3, Default gateway- 192.168.1.1 (the router address)
xp - 192.168.1.2 , DG- 192.168.1.1 (the router address)
Subnet mask- 255.255.255.0
workgroup- Anything (must be same on both).

This will help you . Good luck.