Can't open 'view workgroup computers' in Windows XP?

I set up a workgroup but whenever I try to open the view workgroup computers icon there's a long delay and this message appears ' 'name of workgroup' is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have acess permmissions. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available'.

I'm the administrator so why can't I gain access.

I'm using a home wireless network through an internet router.

Can't open 'view workgroup computers' in Windows XP?antivirus download

Well, with XP, the following things are needed for your local network to ''see'' other computers

1. All have to be in the same Workgroup.

2. File and printer sharing has to be enabled on ALL machines.

3. Firewalls have to allow the local network! (this is usually skipped and not setup correctly.) Check the firewalls on all machines and the ROUTER.

If your LOCAL machine doesn't even show itself, recheck the file and printer sharing and be sure you shared a folder!

Also be sure the firewall allows the local network!