Laptop won't see networked computers

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  1. Posts : 58
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #1

    Laptop won't see networked computers


    Hi guys, I'm really hoping someone can help.

    I have a network in place with STUDY-PC, LOUNGE-PC and LAPTOP and SYNOLOGYHUB (NAS)

    Both the lounge and study PCs can see all the above in Start->Network. However, the laptop can only see itself. Even though the other computers can see the laptop, the laptop cannot see anything.

    Actually, that's not quite right, the laptop can see the study as a media device, but not as a network place.

    This is the case if the laptop is wired or wireless.

    They're all on the same workgroup. They're all Win7 64 bit.

    Please, can anyone shed any light on why the laptop is blind?

    Thanks ever so much

    Kit
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  2. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #2

    You should make sure the laptop isn't labeled as a Public network location. If it is then you will want to change it to a Home or Work network, what ever the other machines are.
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  3. Posts : 58
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks ever so much for your reply. I have checked the laptop and study and they're both on Home network.

    Can anyone suggest something else I can try?
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  4. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #4

    wittykitty said:
    Thanks ever so much for your reply. I have checked the laptop and study and they're both on Home network.

    Can anyone suggest something else I can try?

    If you can post a screen shot of the ipconfig/all from each of these machines it would be helpful. :)
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  5. Posts : 58
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    How do I get to ipconfig/all please?

    Cheers!
    Kit
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #6

    Basic Requirements Before Posting your Networking Thread

    Basically just copy and paste ipconfig/all into an elevated command prompt and post the results here. I need this from each PC in the network.

    You might try checking to make sure that the time/date settings are the same on all those networked machines.
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  7. Posts : 58
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    So I's just type ipconfig/all into cmd prompt?
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  8. Posts : 58
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    The time was about 30 secs out between the Study & Synology NAS (connected to Study) and Laptop. Just adjusted the date/time to match exactly on Study & Laptop and touch wood, the Laptop now sees the Study & Synology. Will keep you posted as to whether this continues.....Never knew time could make such a difference!
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  9. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #9

    wittykitty said:
    The time was about 30 secs out between the Study & Synology NAS (connected to Study) and Laptop. Just adjusted the date/time to match exactly on Study & Laptop and touch wood, the Laptop now sees the Study & Synology. Will keep you posted as to whether this continues.....Never knew time could make such a difference!
    Yes that time/date is a PITA, you would think that 30 seconds wouldn't matter but for some reason it does.

    Glad you can see the machine. :)
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  10. Posts : 58
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    So am I mate, it was one of those little things that's been bugging me for ages!
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