About this tag
The work network tag covers discussions about configuring and troubleshooting Windows computers on work or home networks. Common themes include setting the network type to Work Network for file sharing and remote access, resolving connectivity issues between computers on different network profiles (e.g., Work Network vs. Home Network), and problems with network discovery, mapping, and access permissions. Users also discuss switching between home and work network settings, dealing with Windows automatically assigning network types, and crashes or connection failures specific to work network environments. The content spans Windows 7, 8.1, and XP, with emphasis on workgroup settings, TCP/IP configuration, and network sharing.
  1. thewolfe

    Windows 7 Main computer can not access other networked computers

    I have 4 computers' "Main" on Work - Network 5 "Spare" on Work - Network 2 "3rd comp" on Work - Network 2 "Laptop" on - Home network (wireless) All networked computers can "see" all 4 computers EXCEPT Main can not access any of the other 3 computers. Would it have anything to do with "Network...
    • thewolfe
    • Thread
    • computer access connectivity file sharing home network network issues network settings network setup windows networking work network
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. B

    Windows 8 Use Laptop between Home and Work Networks

    I am running W8.1 Update 1 Professional - I would like to switch between my home workgroup and my work workgroup. home - workgroup (homenetwork) - using TCP/IP - auto work - workgroup (worknetwork) - using TCP/IP assigned settings Is there a way to do this without changing the workgroup name...
    • bcfl
    • Thread
    • configuration home network laptop network settings tcp/ip windows 8.1 work network workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. gremlinkurst

    Windows 7 Cannot Re-Assign Network Type in Network & Sharing Center

    This is REALLY cheesing my butt. I'm not a newbie; I'm proficient in the installation, use, and administration of over thirty different platforms, and in 2003, I became Microsoft-certified in Windows Networking. Each successive release of Windows has seen more and yet more control removed from...
    • gremlinkurst
    • Thread
    • administrative control help home network microsoft network network map network type public network settings sharing support third party troubleshooting user rights windows 7 work network
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. T

    Windows 7 Problem connecting with a Windows CP computer

    Ok, so I just got my Windows 7 on my HP 6530b laptop, and I have stored my documents on my fathers XP computer meanwhile. Problem is I can't connect to his computer. He can find be but I can't find him. I have been googling for a while now, and the things I have done to fix this is: - Change it...
    • Torben Komma
    • Thread
    • connectivity cryptography file sharing homegroup hp laptop network troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp work network
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. A

    Windows 7 What network type should we be using?

    We have setup a home network with 2 desktops and 2 laptops. The 2 desktops and 1 laptop are running Windows 7 Home Premium and 1 laptop is runnig Winows 7 Starter. My wife runs her bookeeping business out of the house and accesses customers sites using Remote Connection. Would our network be...
    • Archquark
    • Thread
    • business desktop home network laptop network remote access security setup windows 7 work network
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  6. G

    Windows 7 How to set up Win7 Network of 6 computers

    Hello all, Please help a newbie here. Really was wasting last 2 days trying to set up network and couldn't figure out how. First let me describe how actually the physical network is set up. There are 6 computers all having Windows 7 installed on them. One of the computers is connected to...
    • GULLIVER
    • Thread
    • computer dsl file sharing homegroup local network network network sharing troubleshooting windows 7 work network
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  7. S

    Windows 7 Laptop will not connect to wireless network at work--will connect other places.

    Since last Thursday, I haven't been able to get my laptop to connect to the internet at school properly. It worked Wednesday. Now it doesn't. It connects at home just fine. It is not a router issue. Nearly every computer on campus connects wirelessly. I had originally thought it was a...
    • Simo
    • Thread
    • access adapter campus connection connectivity dhcp driver issues home network hp tablet identification internet ip configuration laptop network support troubleshooting wifi windows 7 wireless work network
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. A

    Windows 7 windows 7 crashes when connected to network at work

    Hi I have windows 7 home premium, when at home this runs fine and is very stable. However when I am connected to the network at work (using lan cable) my system regularly crashes and reboots, there does not seem to be anything specific action or time when it crashes. I have attached the dmp...
    • aph50
    • Thread
    • crash dmp files home premium lan network reboot system stability troubleshooting windows 7 work network
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. R

    Windows 7 W7 Network doesn't discover Server 2000 machine

    I just received a new W7(Pro) machine that is attaching to an existing 2-machine LAN, making it a 3-node setup. The existing 2 machines are running XP-Pro and WIndows 2000 Server, and they are plugged into a LinkSys (Cisco) router, with IP's manually assigned. I can successfully use Remote...
    • RabidJay
    • Thread
    • compatibility data transfer file sharing home network ip configuration linksys network network discovery network settings network setup node setup remote access server issues troubleshooting windows 2000 windows 7 work network workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  10. djbradster

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Networking - changing routers

    I had a system where a windows 7 X64 machine and a mac were using shared drives from another windows 7 X64 machine. All worked well. I had to change my router to a different model, and now the shared drives don't work. They come up as not connected and when I attempt to connect, they ask...
    • djbradster
    • Thread
    • credentials file sharing home network network network issues public network router shared drives windows 7 work network
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. H

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Networking Problem

    I am trying to connect a Windows 7 PC to our work network. I can connect to the internet and our server just fine. When I try to connect to our blade server I can see it, but it will not accept my user name and password. The same user name and password works on all the other PC's in the...
    • hoopz111
    • Thread
    • authentication blade server computer issues connectivity internet access network password server issues windows 7 work network
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  12. scottmeister

    Windows 7 Not the normal "unidentified network" problem

    First off, Hi everyone! I was lucky (?) enough to get a win7 party pack but so far have had nothing but network issues. I have completely given up on wireless - its hopeless. Driver support from belkin is pretty lame. My issue now is that i am trying to connect my original (NOT 360) xbox...
    • scottmeister
    • Thread
    • asus cmos dhcp drivers file transfer flash fxp home network homegroup music transfer network issues public network static ip transfer movies troubleshooting unidentified network windows 7 wireless work network xbox
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  13. K

    Windows 7 Work net work problem

    I have connected to a work network, no problem. I mapped the drive and can see and access all files but if I make a change and try to save a file I get the message file can not be saved. It then changes the file to a temp file that can not be opened and in effect loses the file. What can be...
    • K Daly
    • Thread
    • access issues file access file saving linksys network drive router temp files windows 2000 windows xp work network
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking