Can't see computers on workgroup

JSam

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I have three computers in the same office, 2 are Windows XP Professional and the other is Windows 7 Professional. They were all linked through a workgroup so I could share folders between them all. Recently only the Windows XP machines are able to see each other through the workgroup. The Windows 7 can't see the XP and the XP can't see the 7. I have the network discovery turned on and all the firewalls are off. I have double checked they all share the same workgroup. Any suggestions so I can see all the computers on the workgroup from every computer?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
There is a hotfix for the problem that may help.
You cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based computer

Apparently this is a common problem but with many possible solutions. The following links show more solutions that may help. :)
http://social.technet.microsoft.com...dows-7-pc-to-workgroup-cannot-see-xp-machines

http://social.technet.microsoft.com...81b1387d3d2b/windows-7-cant-see-workgroup-pcs

Of course checking that they are all using the same "Workgroup" name is required and from what I have read if you change the Workgroup name on the Windows 7 machine to something else like Workgroup1, then change it back to Workgroup it may fix this problem.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/51711-workgroup-name-view-change.html
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
CPU
Q9650-4.275GHz, E8600 4.5GHz, E6750-3.8GHz
Motherboard
Evga 780i FTW
Memory
G.Skill PC2 9600 1200Mhz 5 5 5 15 2T
Graphics Card(s)
GTX480
Sound Card
Asus Xonar D2
Monitor(s) Displays
HannsG
Screen Resolution
1680X1050
Hard Drives
GSkill Phoenix Pro 120GB SSD
PSU
ThermalTake Toughpower 1000Watt modular
Case
ThermalTake XaserV
Cooling
Xigmatek S1283
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Logitech G9
Internet Speed
T1
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