Lo all.............
ntl 3 meg connection via stb to netgear wgr614 router
laptop (xp home) connected to router via wireless connection
desktop (xp pro) connected to router via ethernet to usb adaptor (cabled)
Last night we had a one hour powercut that occured while both machines were on. After booting up both machines today both internet connections are fine but neither machne can connect to the other. ('network path cannot be found')
I have tried running network connection wizard on both of them to no avail
The laptop can see the desktop but not visa versa.
File and printer sharing is enabled on both machines.
Router settings appear fine.
I'm stumped as to what to try next............
one other thing.....when I open up internet connection properties, the 'network bridge adaptor' is missing......is this significant?