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Windows XP unable to view workgroup computers

Windows XP unable to browse the workgroup computer. Cannot even the other computer using computer/NetBIOS name.

If try to run "nbtstat -c: or "nbtstat -r" from the command prompt, the follow error message shown:

Failed to access NetBT Driver – NetBT may not be loade

Solution:

The registry key HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters\TransportBindName might be blank. Set it to "\Device\" and then reboot the computer

Windows XP unable to view workgroup computers

Windows XP unable to browse the workgroup computer. Cannot even the other computer using computer/NetBIOS name.

If try to run “nbtstat -c: or “nbtstat -r” from the command prompt, the follow error message shown:

Failed to access NetBT Driver – NetBT may not be loade

Solution:

The registry key HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters\TransportBindName might be blank. Set it to “\Device\” and then reboot the computer