My computers aren't recognizing each other Help please!

I have home sharing on two computers (both have lost tab on iTunes) and they both are recognized.  Why aren't files etc. visable?

Anton,
I have the same problem, except i use a linksys router instead of an airport. My G5 and Imac can no longer see each other on the wireless network. Internet works fine. I have posted this problem before and most suggestions have been like "you have to turn on file sharing". well DUH. I wonder if one of the recent updates has caused this?
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