{...continued problems from msg 1618} Is anyone familiar with this error msg while trying to view a workgroup? "WORKGROUP is not accessible" "The list of servers for this workgroup are currently unavailable" I only have 2 computers networked, both running win2000 Pro. I can now ping both pc's by NAME or IP address [thanks blumini!], but one pc either shows itself on the network only [or nothing!]...and the other pc gives the above error msg everytime after attempting to LOOK for about a minute. [bluemini...i tried the browstat.exe and browmon.exe and i cannot find them on my system. I also altered the registry settings in "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters " from message no:1607 response #6, but this didnt work so i reset them] many thanks to anyone who has any ideas M Baxter UK

message 1686 is a similar problem. Check www.wown.com aka helmig Maybe it's a password problem?

ok....i reinstalled and that did the trick. I'd already spent hours and hours playing around so it made sense! thanks bluemini MB