One thing I noticed is that you can do all the registry settings and install the patch and whatever you find in the forums...just like i did...but there is also another setting that has to be set - either in XP or Vista
This is for Wired Ethernet Connections. You will need to repeat the steps if you also use Wireless - just select the Wireless network connection instead of the Local Area Connection.
In Vista:
Go to Start - Settings - Control Panel
Go to Network and Sharing Center - select Manage Network Connections.
On Local Area Connection – right click and select Properties
Click Continue on UAC prompt.
Select TCP/IPv4 and click on Properties.
Click on Advanced.
Click on WINS tab.
In the NetBIOS setting, select "Default" option.
In XP:
Go to Start - Settings - Control Panel
Go to Network Connections
On Local Area Connection – right click and select Properties
Select TCP/IP and click on Properties.
Click on Advanced.
Click on WINS tab.
In the NetBIOS setting, select "Default" option.
Remember, If you also use wireless and/or wired network access, righ click on the choice or repeat the process for each that you use.