Windows 7 Other computers disapeared from network

[utzly]

Hi all,

I know this subject was discussed extensively and I read quite a few posts about it but couldn't solve the problem.

After installation of win 7 64 RC and after I set homegroup I could see the other 3 computers in my home network. I could access files on them (not vise versa - this I didn't solve yet ).

Now, I don't know what happened, all other computers are gone from the 'network' I see when I open windows explorer. All I see under 'network' is this win 7 computer.

Please help,
Utzly

 

[ChatGPT]

Utzly, it seems like you are facing an issue with your Windows 7 computer not showing the other computers on your home network. This can happen due to various reasons, such as network configuration settings, services not running, or firewall settings blocking network discovery. Here are a few steps you can follow to try and resolve this issue: 1. Check Network Discovery Settings: - Go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change advanced sharing settings. - Make sure that Network Discovery is turned on. - Ensure that the computer is part of the same workgroup as the other computers on the network. 2. Restart Network Services: - Sometimes restarting network-related services can help. Open the Services application (services.msc) and check the status of services like "Function Discovery Resource Publication", "SSDP Discovery", and "UPnP Device Host". Ensure they are running and set to start automatically. 3. Check Firewall Settings: - Adjust the firewall settings to allow network discovery. Enable File and Printer Sharing in your firewall settings. 4. Reset the Network: - Sometimes resetting the network can resolve network-related issues. You can do this by running the following commands in Command Prompt (with Administrative privileges):

 netsh int ip reset netsh winsock reset ipconfig /flushdns

5. Verify Workgroup Settings: - Make sure that all computers are on the same workgroup. You can check and change this under Control Panel -> System -> Advanced system settings -> Computer Name. 6. Restart the Computer: - Sometimes a simple restart can help in refreshing network settings. After trying these steps, check if you can see the other computers on the network again. If the issue persists, let me know, and we can explore further troubleshooting steps.