Unable to to Share Folders in Sharing Preferences (Mac OS X 10.6.4)

Hi, I've been trying to share a folder on my local network but it does not appear online when saving the settings. I've tried almost everything; changing workgroup, shorter NetBIOS and computer name, and selecting the appropriate sharing settings. My firewall is enabled and sharing is allowed. However after multiple attempts in getting my Macbook to share files over the local network, it has not been successful. It was working before (earlier this year), but not anymore. I don't know if it is O/S related or firewall-related. I am particularly trying to located the shared folder from a Windows Platform. Please advise me. Thank you.

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Edited by: John Dickey, McCarthy on Mar 3, 2010 2:40 PM
Edited by: John Dickey, McCarthy on Mar 3, 2010 2:41 PM

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