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Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
I did think about that, so I had disabled the...

I did think about that, so I had disabled the firewalls. Even with the firewalls disabled and after a restart I couldn't connect. So about half way through this thread I turned them back on. I am...
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
If I type in \\apoly-server or \\apoly-laptop, it...

If I type in \\apoly-server or \\apoly-laptop, it says that it's not accessible and that I do not have permission. But just before I tried that, something new happened. They computers showed up in...
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
I saw that IP address and I realized that it was...

I saw that IP address and I realized that it was the public address. It's not even the IP address given to me by my ISP, so I am not sure where it even got that IP. The computer names are...
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
I have this feeling that if I can get this...

I have this feeling that if I can get this computer (Comp B) to communicate with the Xbox, I will be able to view the other computer. I don't know if that makes things easier for you.
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
All pings timeout. I can ping the router from...

All pings timeout. I can ping the router from both computers, of course, but I cannot ping the other computer. Before adding that exception to the firewall (Both replied with OK), I got "Reply from...
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
Did that on Saturday. I don't know how to verify...

Did that on Saturday. I don't know how to verify it, but with the new install of windows there were no drivers for LAN (wireless or wired). I had to get them. Windows was just installed Friday.
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
If you need screen shots, I am happy to provide...

If you need screen shots, I am happy to provide them.
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
Okay, now I am confused. Where are you seeing...

Okay, now I am confused.
Where are you seeing that they are not pointing to the router? I am assuming you are not talking about DDNS, because that is not enabled on the router. Can you explain this...
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
Heh, I do know the difference between static and...

Heh, I do know the difference between static and dynamic. =)

The router is dynamic. The computers are dynamic but they have reserved IP addresses in the router. Comp A is 101 and Comp B is 104....
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
Okay, steps 4 and 5 complete. Still no joy. ...

Okay, steps 4 and 5 complete. Still no joy.

Comp A Results:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
...
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
http://i45.tinypic.com/34814is.jpg They also...

http://i45.tinypic.com/34814is.jpg
They also have IPv6 as required for homegroup.

What's the next step?
Forum: Network & Sharing 21 Jan 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 714
Posted By Apolymoxic
Cannot view other computers on network

I finally got windows 7 all setup on this computer, but I cannot view my other computer through the network. I was trying to setup a homegroup, but it's not recognized. So I decided that sharing...
Forum: Installation & Setup 19 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
Um... No, I didn't. That step says to ensure...

Um... No, I didn't. That step says to ensure secure boot was disabled and it was. I did see the part about uEFI but I didn't understand the difference in the legacy boot until I had seen the post I...
Forum: Installation & Setup 19 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
It was only one post that I missed.... granted,...

It was only one post that I missed.... granted, that one post would have solved the problem, but it was a single post nevertheless. That one step was my entire problem.

I am now up and running...
Forum: Installation & Setup 19 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
Nope. Some how I missed that post. It is working...

Nope. Some how I missed that post. It is working now, and it was indeed the CSM setting. It is currently in the middle of installing. I am hoping nothing else hangs up.
Forum: Installation & Setup 19 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
Wait!!!! Thank you! I think that's what it...

Wait!!!! Thank you! I think that's what it was....
It was set to UEFi and it needed to be CSM. It now reads the disc... let's hope this works!
Forum: Installation & Setup 19 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
This is becoming EXTREMELY aggravating. I have...

This is becoming EXTREMELY aggravating. I have tried just about everything. I have made a boot USB, but it won't read. I have checked the USB and other discs on another computer... all load like they...
Forum: Installation & Setup 18 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
That tutorial didn't help. I go to the one time...

That tutorial didn't help. I go to the one time boot loader and select DVD, but it still doesn't load the disc. I guess it's just a bad disc. And when I try to load up the other disc, it hangs on the...
Forum: Installation & Setup 18 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
I'm doing that now... but I have class in a bit,...

I'm doing that now... but I have class in a bit, so I might not get it finished. I will finish it up tonight if it takes that long.
Forum: Installation & Setup 18 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
Microsoft. They are the actual windows 7 discs...

Microsoft. They are the actual windows 7 discs (32 and 64 bit home premium)
Forum: Installation & Setup 18 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
Why, yes. Yes it is. Toshiba Satellite C855D ...

Why, yes. Yes it is.
Toshiba Satellite C855D

It does appear that LittleJay was onto something... I tried the other disc and it did indeed attempt to boot from CD. There was an issue at first...
Forum: Installation & Setup 17 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
That's true. I'll try the 32 bit disc rather than...

That's true. I'll try the 32 bit disc rather than the 64 bit. I don't think I have any other bootable discs. I'll keep ya posted.
Forum: Installation & Setup 17 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
I haven't. But, I know that its a good cd because...

I haven't. But, I know that its a good cd because it worked on my other computer when I bought the discs. The cd is in perfect condition. I was thinking maybe an issue with the bios? That may seem...
Forum: Installation & Setup 17 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
I did set the boot order so that the DVD drive...

I did set the boot order so that the DVD drive was first, I thought I had said I changed the boot order, but I may not have been clear. I even set it so the HDD was last, but that doesn't help.
Forum: Installation & Setup 17 Jan 2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By Apolymoxic
How do I format Windows 8 and install Windows 7?

There was a similar question asked before, but the site says that the last reply was 241 days ago and that I should start a new thread. So here it is.

It seems like no matter what I do, I cannot...
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