Network computers icons won't show


  1. Tpiom
    Posts : 28
    Windows Seven - Ultimate (x64)
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    Network computers icons won't show


    Greetings traveler!

    One of many issues I have with Windows 7 is when I select the Network icon I sometimes don't see the other computers that are in the network. Sometimes I do.

    It's just the name and the icon that won't appear. However, if I type \\COMPUTERNAME I connect to it right away. Solutions?


    It would be great if it was like in XP - the network computer always appeared. Even if it was offline, but then you'd get an error message saying it's offline or something.

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  3. Lunarpancake
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    Windows 8 Professional
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    are the other computers joined to the network? do they have network sharing turned on?
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  4. Tpiom
    Posts : 28
    Windows Seven - Ultimate (x64)
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    Well, the other machines are Linux based. But yes - they're connected to the network and they have the similar settings turned on.
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