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I need some help. I have Win7 Pro and it was connected and set up with all network settings as all my other computers. I use to be able to see the shared folders and I was able to see the other computers on line. I was also able to share media player library.

No I bought a new wireless router and a USB wireless adapter. Installation was fine. But now I cannot see any of my computers now. I cannot share my music. Firewall is off, same results.

So this networking with Win7 is really new to me, seems easier on my XP machines, but that is just me. Anyone have any ideas what I need to do?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Core I7-6700
Motherboard
Asus Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
8GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Asus STRIX GTX 980Ti
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus PG278Q, Dell U2410
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
1 x Samsung 950 Pro 512GB
1 x 1TB HGST
PSU
750W Seasonic
Case
Antec 900 v3
Cooling
Stock
Internet Speed
Cable Internet
I need some help. I have Win7 Pro and it was connected and set up with all network settings as all my other computers. I use to be able to see the shared folders and I was able to see the other computers on line. I was also able to share media player library.

No I bought a new wireless router and a USB wireless adapter. Installation was fine. But now I cannot see any of my computers now. I cannot share my music. Firewall is off, same results.

So this networking with Win7 is really new to me, seems easier on my XP machines, but that is just me. Anyone have any ideas what I need to do?

If this is a mixed OS network you should be using workgroup. If you are using homegroup, on some systems, there is a connectivity issue

You should create a new network connection using workgroup


ken J
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Found it

zz thanks for the quick reply. Found out. I have an old HP 4101mfp and this printer has given me nothing but headaches since I inherited it. I had a similar issue before. Went downstairs and shut it off. Now all my computers see each other.

It's the dam-nest thing. That printer is set up for DHCP, but it does something to the router. For instance, when I was checking who was on, the router said this computer was "wired". It is wireless. Now I shut the printer off, now it says that this computer is wirelessly connected and I can see everyone.

Thanks again though
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Core I7-6700
Motherboard
Asus Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
8GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Asus STRIX GTX 980Ti
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus PG278Q, Dell U2410
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
1 x Samsung 950 Pro 512GB
1 x 1TB HGST
PSU
750W Seasonic
Case
Antec 900 v3
Cooling
Stock
Internet Speed
Cable Internet
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