Network & computer name

[Max]

When logging on to a shared folder from my laptop to my
desktop, I have to always use the IP address, when I try
to use the computer name, it does not access the network.
Any ideas?

[Steve Winograd]

In article >, "Max"
> wrote:
>When logging on to a shared folder from my laptop to my
>desktop, I have to always use the IP address, when I try
>to use the computer name, it does not access the network.
>Any ideas?

Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on both computers, as
shown here:

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm
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