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Error - Duplicate Computer name on Network

Anonymous
2010-01-20T17:32:24+00:00

I have networked my XP Pro desktop to my wife's iMac using Ed McCauliffes Guide, and everything worked OK. However, I have started getting Messages about Duplicate names on the Network on the XP m/c.  I ignore it and it doesn't seem to have any effect, but is it something that should be fixed?  The XP m/c is connected by ethernet to the Router, and the iMac wirelessly.  The XP is running Kaspersky security etc.  Any suggestions gratefullt received.  I should add that the compters have different names, but belong to the same workgroup.  The iMac does not display any error messages.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-01-21T16:14:18+00:00

    First check to make sure the computers do have different machine names. In XP, the computer name is found in the System applet under the Computer Name tab. In OS X, the computer name is in the Sharing applet in System Preferences.

    If the computers really do have unique names, then perhaps you have a user account that is the same name as the computer. This is not a good idea. For example, you wouldn't want a computer named "agedcrone" and a user account called "agedcrone". If you have done this, simply rename the computer to something else.

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