Can't see Windows 7 PC's from Mac on home network

Same exact problem as this person...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11492672
Any help appreciated. Thanks -Frank

frankencat wrote:
Same exact problem as this person...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11492672
Any help appreciated. Thanks -Frank
I think the other person can't see his Mac, you appear to not be able to see your Windows PCs. Did you set up sharing on the Windows PCs? How is your LAN set up? Describe your connections and equipment.

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