i have 5 pcs all running windows 7 ultimate on my network through a d-link router, 3 are wired and 2 wireless. 2 of the pcs are only on when i use other 3 on all the time one of which has my printer connected.
my problem is
i can see the 2 other pcs ( ones on permanent) but it tells me i cant connect to them?
also cant find the printer?
any ideas welcome
Are they all part of a 'Home Network' within Windows 7? Is Network Discovery turned ON? (in Advanced Sharing Settings)
thanks for the quick reply
yes all turned on in advanced settings on all computers
Which antivirus software or third party firewall are you using?
2 computers using avg and 1 uses bit defender
Just as a suggestion, the two machines that u cannot see: are these the wireless ones? If so, can u test under wired Ethernet and post the results...at least we can start narrowing down the problem.
Make sure your anti-virus programs aren't blocking connection/sharing. I don't have either one of those programs, so I don't how to help you configure them.
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