Indeed. I saw the Windows Firewall get reset by a MS Update recently. The
default is on and blocking

"Anthony" <anthony.spam@spammedout.com> wrote in message
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> If they are on the same subnet you don't really need WINS. If not, you do.
> It could be the Windows Firewall,
> Anthony, http://www.airdesk.com
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> "arian" <arian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
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>> I installed Win2003 server and 35 winXP client computers in my
>> network.When
>> users want to browse network by "my network places", they have problem
>> because there is no computer icon there.It is not happening always,and
>> sometimes users can find computers easily with no problem.
>> I installed DNS server and do not use WINS.
>>
>> I 'll appreciate any .
>>
>> arian
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