pc networking

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    Windows 7 question about "visibility" of 2 PCs in the same LAN

    Hello,I'm new to this Forum, and hope to be aided to solve a problem I'm unable to solve by myself. My aim is to be able to access drives of Desktop from Laptop, and viceversa. Here is the situation: I have a Desktop and a Laptop connected to the same LAN Ping from Laptop to Desktop works Ping...
    • blos46
    • Thread
    • access computer access connectivity desktop file sharing firewall home network lan laptop network network issues networking pc networking ping settings sharing troubleshooting visibility windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Lan Network Card Woes (W7 X-64)

    Laptop with Via Velocity family built in Ethernet card Works 100% on XP, Vista -X32 and W7 X-32. This card won't work on Vista X-64 or W7 X-64 on some routers -- Seems to work fine on a Rangemax Netgear router but then my desktops with Realtek 8168C(P)/8111(P) Family PCI-E gigabit Ethernet NIC...
    • jimbo45
    • Thread
    • adapter compatibility card issues connectivity drivers ethernet gigabit ethernet lan adapter legacy system limited connection network pc networking pcie realtek router troubleshooting update via velocity vista windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking