Why is my shared folder not accessible to another PC on my network through explorer (but IS accessible from the command prompt)?

[JoshDubya]

I have followed advice from several threads for addressing the following error and none them have addressed it. I have turned on file and print sharing for private networks on both computers, and shared a folder with "Everyone". I have also ensured that NetBIOS over TCP/IP under WINS is enabled on both adapters for both machines and ensured that a laundry list of services are set to automatic, and attempted all solutions here and here.The remote computer (my laptop) is visible from the local computer (desktop) under "Network" in Explorer. However, when I click the name of my remote computer

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