Computer locks up while searching printer

Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7813, Vista
Locks up while searching for a printer installed on my home network. The printer is installed on a desktop running Vista.
I connected the printer to the laptop and it works fine but I cannot find it when put back on the desktop. Printer is setup for sharing.
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