Quick google search for 'windows firewall settings' pointed me to a fix that seems to be working. Shared things still aren't appearing immediately...
Can't believe it didn't occur to me to check Windows Firewall. And I discover this (on the desktop): "Due to an unidentified problem, Windows...
Removed from first the laptop, then both, didn't seem to do anything. Restarted both, (usually on for extended periods, though the laptop sleeps...
I've got a wireless network set up, both computers on it can access the internet just fine. Both computers are XP Pro SP3. The wireless is...
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