Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: Network computers won't see each other

31 Jan 2010   #1

Windows 7
Dallas
 
 
Network computers won't see each other

I've got 3 computers on my network
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000
and now, Windows 7

I can map drives on Windows 7 to Windows 2000
I can map drives on Windows Server 2003 to Windows 2000
However, no matter what I do, I can not see my 2003 Server from my Windows 7 computer and also the other way around.

I could when I got this all set up, for a little while - - something changed, I guess, but I don't have the slightest idea where to start looking.

Help!?!?

My System SpecsSystem Spec

31 Jan 2010   #2
aem

Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
 
 

Is your File and Printer sharing...option ON?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
31 Jan 2010   #3

Windows 7 64 bit build 7600
 
 

Did you update windows server 2003 to the latest service pack? Maybe windows 7 will only recognize a specific service pack version of 2003
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


01 Feb 2010   #4

Windows 7
Dallas
 
 

Actually I had the latest sp installed, but I re-installed it - - now, at least I can use unc paths to find the other machines from one to the other, but they still don't show up when I choose 'Entire Network'
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01 Feb 2010   #5

Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8 Pro,
San Diego
 
 

I believe this has to do with the NTLM authentication level which needs to be the set the same on all machines connected to Windows server 03.

This will help you set that up on all machines connected to your server.
Information Management Systems & Services

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...8-a2097f931435

Using level 1-3 for the NTLM authentication is supposed to work best for mixed Op system networks.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/m...ritywatch.aspx

Last edited by chev65; 01 Feb 2010 at 05:51 PM..
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

 Network computers won't see each other problems?



Thread Tools



Similar help and support threads for: Network computers won't see each other
Thread Forum
Unable to see home network computers in Windows Explorer Network scree Network & Sharing
Trying to network. Both computers Have same name. Network & Sharing
How do i set up two computers on the same network to RDC Network & Sharing
Two computers, same network, same IP? Network & Sharing
Sometimes cannot see Network Computers Network & Sharing


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:12 PM.



Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd