Network Sharing Connection Failed

Hi,
I have a setup of 3 cimputer 2 laptops & 1 PC.(Mac, Vaio(WINDOWS) & PC(WINDOWS).
There is a strange issue i am facing with sharing. All my computer are able to see the group.
Eg;Mac , vaio & PC
Vaio able to connect to MAC & PC.
PC able to connect to MAC & Vaio
MAC able to connect VAIO & not able to connect PC.
I have checked the settings on all three to make sure they are the same. However it still dosent work. I have switched on the Guest account on PC as well.
I am missing somthing somewhere.
Kindly guide.
Thnaks & Regards,
Akar Parekh

akarparekh wrote:
HI,
The mac is a same part of Domain as the PC & Vaio. Both PC & Vaio has MS Windows XP SP3. SMB is checked. Reminding that MAC is able access Vaio and not PC and PC is able to access MAC & Vaio.
There is something wrong with MAC accessing the PC.
Thanks & Regards
So if the Mac is in a Domain then as have the site bookmarked MacWindows.com. Then make sure they are using the same Time Server as the domain is using. Plus if the Vaio is NOT Abler to reach the other PC then look at that PC to make sure it is sharing correctly. If the Mac & the Vaio can see each other but neither can see the PC then something is wrong with the PC sharing setup.
Plus what kind of Domain server is running, 2003 or 2008?

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