Can't see files on xp pro machine after following tutorial

[ultrashawn18188]

I went through the instructions but i do not see my files on my xp pro machine.

[Greenstead]

We need a bit more info to help.

What does your network comprise of?

Try this checklist:
Essentials
- All PCs have TCP/IP installed.
- All PCs have Netbios over TCP/IP enabled.
- All PCs have the same workgroup.
- All PCs have a unique computer name.
- ALL PCs have network shares defined directly under c:.
- ALL NICS are on the same subnet (typically IP 192.168.0.* subnet
255.255.255.0).
- MS Client and file & printer sharing are checked on each NIC.
- All NICs have their node type = anything except peer-peer(check with
Ipconfig /all or winipcfg).
- XP's ICF firewall is permanently disabled.
- All 3rd party firewalls are disabled, uninstalled and deleted (until
connection is working).

Allow 15 mins after rebooting a PC for that PC to appear in the workgroup, or for it to see all other PCs.