Cannot connect to PC from my MAC

I've been really frusterated with this for the past few months.
I've been trying to get my powerbook to connect to my pc for the longest time. but it just won't work!
I used the tutorial here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=54704
and follow all the instructions.
i get as far as the enter username password and workgroup. when i enter this in it always gives me an error regarding my username or password being incorrect, however i dont see how they are.
the oddest thing is if im on my PC, if I type in my IP address of my mac (i get it from the system preferences windows sharing pane) its fine, and I can transfer files from my mac with ease, its just when doing it the other way around that I run into problems.
If anyone can help me I would be eternally greatful! I've posted in the powerbook forum before but no one was able to help.
I running Win XP with SP2. the firewall is off. im on a wireless network. could any of this pose a problem?
please get back to me asap. thanks in advanced!

turns out it was a problem with windows all along.
To resolve this problem: on the remote computer, select Administrative Tools>Local Security Settings>Local Policies>User Rights Assignment, right-click on Access this computer from the network>Properties>Add Users or Groups, add everyone or any users you want to be able to access the computer from the network.
thanks for everyone who tried to help. you were more useful then you could imagine.
i knew it couldn't be my mac that was being the problem. stupid windows.

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