The LAN which was working fine 3 days ago is currently unaccessable for unknown reasons. Two nags that keep cropping up are "The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.", and...

The standard e cable WON'T work from one machine to another, using that cable type assumes access to a network hub. Try a crossover cable instead.

R the drivers FOR XP or Vista?
Short of a bad cable connection somewhere, code 10 usually means "No drivers installed" or the wrong ones. Could also mean that the device itself is disabled for some...

You can drive yourself nuts trying to solve. Usual culprit is firewall settings. It has the capability to stop EVERYTHING.

IP addresses can not be the same on any two units attempting to do so results in a IP crash.

this require clarification "But I haven’t been able to access any of my workgroups that I don't want to be in."
"This is possible right?" yes and no.
before you move on from here "Secondly I get...

U need to first establish what probs. you're having when, then on to to what end.

this would be better addressed in the programming forums.

U may have to change/lower your browser settings, it could be that simple, however, this is usually a firewall related issue.