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The thread discusses an issue where two Windows 7 PCs on the same network can see each other and access shared files, but cannot detect each other's hosted games. The original poster seeks help after trying multiple games and configurations without success. A respondent suggests the problem is likely related to game-specific settings, firewall, or security software rather than general network issues, and recommends consulting game forums and checking firewall and port configurations for proper setup. Overall, the discussion centers on troubleshooting game visibility despite apparent network sharing functionality.
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Hi all. I have 2 computers on the same network (connected to the same router). Both are running Windows 7 Ultimate x86. Now the problem is when one PC hosts a game, the other PC can't see it (and vice a versa). I have tried this with several games (both PCs using each game with same version) and still both PCs can't see each other.

On the other hand, under My Computer-Network, both PCs can see each other and access any shared files between the 2.

I have spent several hours trying to fix this but nothing has seemed to help :apologetic: Help would be much appreciated.
 

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BlackLion said:
On the other hand, under My Computer-Network, both PCs can see each other and access any shared files between the 2.
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So it would appear that you do not have a Windows Networking issue.
My suggestion is to check the game forums specific to the games you are using and see if any members may have suggestions for you. Paying particular attention as to how to configure the native Windows firewall as well as any third party Security Suites that may be present on either or both PCs involved, ports and protocols that may be required to be opened with respect to the host (server) machine and the client.
Regards
Randy
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BlackLion said:
On the other hand, under My Computer-Network, both PCs can see each other and access any shared files between the 2.
Click to expand...
So it would appear that you do not have a Windows Networking issue.
My suggestion is to check the game forums specific to the games you are using and see if any members may have suggestions for you. Paying particular attention as to how to configure the native Windows firewall as well as any third party Security Suites that may be present on either or both PCs involved, ports and protocols that may be required to be opened with respect to the host (server) machine and the client.
Regards
Randy
 

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