Windows 7 and Vista have the ability to detect the devices on a network and build a network map based on what it finds. Windows 7 and Vista do this using a protocol called LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery). The LLTD Responder is built in to both Windows 7 and Vista. It's also being included in Access Points, Wireless Routers and some NAS devices that display the "Windows 7" Logo.
Among other things LLTD does is detect laptops and desktops that are connected via wireless and builds the network map accordingly. However, any wireless connections will show up only if there's something connected.
However, XP doesn't support the LLTD Responder natively and thus, when the network map is displayed, any PC's running XP (any flavor) will show up on the bottom of the page in their own area, unable to be placed on the map.
Microsoft has a hotfix that will add LLTD Responder support to XP. It does require a Genuine copy of XP and may also require providing your email address to get access to the hotfix. The hotfix only works with SP3 so make sure your system has it installed.
IMPORTANT: This hotfix needs to be installed on every PC running XP on the network.
Here's the link:
Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are running Windows XP
If you look down for the section marked "Resolution", you'll find the link to the hotfix.
To get the hotfix, it's best to use Internet Explorer as you will need to go through Windows Genuine Advantage Validation.
Once it's downloaded, install it on any PC's that are running XP. You may need to reboot the PC afterwards.
Once it's installed, try looking at the Windows 7 Network Map and your XP machines should now display in their proper place in the map.
XP Computers in the Windows 7 Network Map
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New #1
Excellent tutorial. I am glad you pointed out about the emailed download. I will add that Firefox users should use the IE Tab or Coral IE Tab addon.
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New #2
I do not have SP 3 on my Windows Xp.. from another tech website.. it was advised it was causing tons of issues.. so they suggested if all is running smoothly..
NOT install the Sp 3.. so I have not.
My Windows Xp is Windows Genuine Advantage Validation.. a long time ago by Microsoft Updates.. I've not ever had to be concerned about this .
Thanks for helping.
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New #3
LPt, that is OK, you can still get the group to work without LLTD. The map on your Windows 7 computer will just not look right. The group will still work.
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New #4
Carl thank you .. for replying to my confusing situation..
I know somehow this router will work out okay.
If not.. I'll go buy a new router.. and start all over.Last edited by LADYPINKtomato1; 02 Apr 2010 at 01:37.
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New #5
Carl I've just completed downloading and installing Windows XP... Sp 3..and the LLTD hotfix.. when I was installing the LLTD.. this screen appeared with this message.
It's quite late here.. I'm off to bed.. niteLast edited by LADYPINKtomato1; 08 May 2010 at 17:21.
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New #6
The hotfix is included in SP3 - also it should be possible to just install the hotfix on systems running SP2 only - This was always the case but of course with the changes in SP2 support this year this may have been changed.
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New #9
Carl oh great.. at least now I have something going right..
If this router... won't work.. I'll just go buy a new router and start over..
I really hate to have your guys trying so hard to get me connected to I E again.. when it seems almost hopeless to me.
YOU all are so kind and helpful..to hang in here with me.
XP Computers in the Windows 7 Network Map
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