Unable to set up a home network with XP

Hello
Tried to set up a home network, I'm having no success.
My dektop running XP Home Edition and connects on a Belkin N wireless router, which in turn connects to a cable modem for internet access.
I managed to put in place 3 laptops (1 on XP, 1 on Vista and 1 in windows7) to access the wireless internet via the router.
I had expected given the Office a central store for music and images and allowing laptops to access the information about it, but no matter how I try, I can't the Office to see laptop computers or laptops to see the desktop. The router DHCP information lists all the PC when connected.
I am at a total loss, could someone please?
Concerning
Yianni

What antivirus is installed on your computer? Disable the and their firewalls including windows firewall

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-Windows-7-and-XP/
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/join-or-create-a-workgroup

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