Windows 7: PC connection with server

Hi my office PC has been recently formatted.The IT expert will not be here for the next few weeks to connect my computer to the existing server.



My 32 bit PC is running on a Windows 7.

Can anyone help/send me a tutorial to do so?

Many Thanks

Vee

To do what ?

My PC does not detect the server.I did not even tried as I don't know how to do and look for it.

Thanks for your interest in replying

What server?

Are you connected to your network ?

yes I am connected to the local internet network.

I don't know the type of the server,I can ask when the right person becomes available.

Right click on the network icon ( it`s down on your task bar on the right side, looks like a tv ) open network and sharing center, click on show full map and see if the server shows up. It would help if you knew the name of the server.

it says:

"Network mapping is disabled by default on doamin networks.Your network administrator can use Group Policy to enable mapping"

Well then, You better get your administrator on the horn !!

Could I solve it if I knew the type of the server?

If so what do I need to know exactly?Brand/model/OS?