Unable to view files on PC laptop with XP

I want to be able to view my laptop (XP SP3) files on my Mac (OS X 10.6.7), but it is not happening. I am trying to set up a wireless network. I've set everything up on the PC to enable sharing (created a workgroup, set sharing permissions, etc.) I know the 2 computers can see each other, since I have "ping'd" them successfully. But when I try to "connect to server" from the Mac I get a message indicating that "the server may not exist or it is unavailable at this time." I know I have the IP address correct (I've also tried using PC name, as well as the name and file. It seems like it should be so easy, and I must be missing something. But what is it?

You can find some good guides on sharing with WIndows XP here:
http://macs.about.com/od/macwindows/tp/filesharingmacwin.htm
The guides refer mostly to Leopard, but it should work find with Snow Leopard.
If you looking for Win 7 and Snow Leopard sharing, you can find that here:
http://macs.about.com/od/networking/tp/Windows-7-And-Mac-Os-X-Getting-Windows-7- And-Mac-Os-X-To-Play-Together.htm
Tom

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