Howzitgoin everyone?

Ive got a desktop and laptop both connected into a router/modem (netgear). Thing is, the desktop can see all the files and folders shared by the laptop. However, the laptop cannot see any of the shared files or folders from the pc. I have turned off zone alarm, antivirus, and even windows xp firewall on both computers. but still doesnt seem to work. the ip addresses r currently 'obtained automatically' for both pcs/laptop.

both of them are running on xp (good old ethernet method, NOT usb).

so yeah, a recap, laptop can share anything shared eg folders, printers, scanners, you name it, but the desktop is the greedy one that does not like the idea of sharing.

help....

cheers