Hi guys -- further to the Lan problem I can access the computers on the Lan from the W7 X-64 computer if I give it an IP address for example \\192.168.2.2\D
Then I get password prompt -- and it's fine
BUT I can't access via \\BLACKDOG\D
DNS problem ??? Any network guys out there -- this is outside my area of competance I'm afraid.
Finally fixed.
1) in Elevated mode (Run as administrator) ipconfig /flushdns
2) Properties of the network card -- added the default gateway (192.168.2.1 - my router) in theory I shouldn't have to do this but it worked -- I still left obtain IP address automatically via DHCP etc.
3) Disable and re-enable the network card
Works fine now.
What a piece of BULL trying to get simple Networking to function as it should -- This is not a W7 problem but just seems a Windows general problem. I've had Linux Networks where "NetLin" or "Nethood" just shows entire network - no probs. OK to get file sharing via SAMBA is a bit more complex but it seems to work logically.
Sometimes it sems things can get fixed in Windows with no rhyme or reason --why on Earth should I have to add default gateway in the network card properties of just 1 Computer in the network. Anyway it works now so that's that.
At least I didn't have to Registry hack, assign a fixed IP or switch off IPV6.
Cheers
Jimbo
Then I get password prompt -- and it's fine
BUT I can't access via \\BLACKDOG\D
DNS problem ??? Any network guys out there -- this is outside my area of competance I'm afraid.
Finally fixed.
1) in Elevated mode (Run as administrator) ipconfig /flushdns
2) Properties of the network card -- added the default gateway (192.168.2.1 - my router) in theory I shouldn't have to do this but it worked -- I still left obtain IP address automatically via DHCP etc.
3) Disable and re-enable the network card
Works fine now.
What a piece of BULL trying to get simple Networking to function as it should -- This is not a W7 problem but just seems a Windows general problem. I've had Linux Networks where "NetLin" or "Nethood" just shows entire network - no probs. OK to get file sharing via SAMBA is a bit more complex but it seems to work logically.
Sometimes it sems things can get fixed in Windows with no rhyme or reason --why on Earth should I have to add default gateway in the network card properties of just 1 Computer in the network. Anyway it works now so that's that.
At least I didn't have to Registry hack, assign a fixed IP or switch off IPV6.
Cheers
Jimbo
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