Windows XP XP Pro computer not showing on Windows 7 network map.

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I have mostly windows 7 computers that all show on the network map. One of my computers is running XP Pro sp3 and is not displayed with the rest of the network on the main part of the map, but all alone below the main section. How can I get this computer to display on the main section of the map?

 

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To resolve the issue of a Windows XP Pro SP3 computer not displaying on the main section of the network map along with other Windows 7 computers, you can try the following steps:

Check Network Discovery Settings:​

1. Enable Network Discovery on Windows XP:
   • Go to "Control Panel" -> "Network Connections."
   • Right-click on the network connection you're using and select "Properties."
   • Check if "Client for Microsoft Networks" and "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" are installed.
   • Go to the "Properties" of your network connection and ensure that "Client for Microsoft Networks" is checked.
   []Enable Network Discovery on Windows 7 Computers:
   • Go to "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center" -> "Change advanced sharing settings."
   • Make sure that "Turn on network discovery" is selected.
   • Ensure that other sharing options like file and printer sharing are turned on as well.

     Verify Workgroup Settings:​

   []Check Workgroup Names:
   • Ensure that all computers are in the same workgroup. You can check this by going to "Control Panel" -> "System" and looking at the workgroup name.

     Disable Simple File Sharing:​

   []For Windows XP:
   • Go to "My Computer" -> "Tools" -> "Folder Options" -> "View" tab.
   • Uncheck "Use simple file sharing."

     Restart Computer Browser Service:​

   []On Windows 7:
   • Open the "Services" application by typing "services.msc" in the Start menu.
   • Find the "Computer Browser" service, right-click on it, and select "Restart."

     Disable IPv6:​

   []On Windows XP:
   • If IPv6 is causing issues, you can disable it. Go to the network adapter properties and uncheck IPv6.

     Reboot All Systems:​

   []Restart all Computers:
   • Sometimes a simple reboot of all systems can refresh the network and help resolve connectivity issues. After applying these steps, check if the Windows XP Pro SP3 computer appears correctly on the network map along with the other computers. If the issue persists, you may need to troubleshoot further or seek additional assistance.