Windows 7 cant be seen

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i have just installed win 7 ent. i can get on my domain i can access share folders everything. but others can not access nor remote into my pc. they are even unable to ping my system.

 

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If you've recently installed Windows 7 Enterprise and are facing issues with others accessing your computer on the domain, there could be several reasons for this problem. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take to address the issue: 1. Firewall Settings: - Check your firewall settings to ensure that incoming connections are allowed. You may need to create rules to allow specific types of traffic or applications. - Verify that File and Printer Sharing is enabled in the firewall settings. 2. Network Discovery: - Make sure that network discovery is turned on. This setting allows other computers on the network to see your computer. - Go to "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center" -> "Change advanced sharing settings" and ensure that network discovery and file sharing are enabled. 3. Network Profile: - Ensure that your network is set to a "Work" or "Domain" profile and not to a "Public" profile. Public network settings are more restrictive and can prevent incoming connections. 4. Network Sharing Permissions: - Check the permissions on shared folders to ensure that others have access. Right-click on the shared folder, go to "Properties" -> "Sharing" -> "Permissions" and verify the settings. 5. Group Policy: - Check if any Group Policy settings are blocking incoming connections. You can use the "gpedit.msc" command to access local group policy settings. 6. Network Adapter Settings: - Ensure that your network adapter settings are configured correctly. Check if the network adapter is set to the correct IP addressing (static or DHCP) and subnet mask. 7. Ping Response: - Check if your computer responds to ping requests. You can disable the Windows Firewall temporarily to see if that is blocking incoming ping requests. 8. Remote Desktop Settings: - Make sure that Remote Desktop is enabled on your Windows 7 computer and that you have sufficient permissions to allow remote connections. 9. Check DNS Configuration: - Ensure that your computer has the correct DNS settings configured. This is important for domain resolution and proper network communication. By investigating these areas, you should be able to troubleshoot the issue of others not being able to access or remote into your Windows 7 Enterprise computer on the domain. If you continue to experience difficulties, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.