Win 7 install created new Vista networks

td650

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I had a network with 2x Win Vista PC's, 1x Win XP PC, and a shared printer.
I replaced the Win XP PC with a new Win 7 PC.
Now the 2x Win Vista PC are on separate networks: Network 2 & Network 3.
The Vista Network 2 PC can no longer see or use the printer, which is cable attached to the Network 3 Vista PC.
Seems like the Win 7 installed new, separate networks for the existing Vista PC's.
The network hardware is: Comcast modem > Dynex router > Cisco ethernet switch > 3 PC's.
I did not change any network connections, hardware or software on the Vista PC's.
I simply removed the Win XP PC, and replaced it with Win 7 PC on that network cable.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
win 7
Check what group the Vista belong to, Win 7 should have been Homegroup as standard. Open menu and right click on computer, then choose properties.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Vista Home Premium 32bit
The 2x Vista PC's belong to Workgroup [the Windows default name], but on separate networks.

They cannot join the Win 7 Homegroup because they are not running Win 7.

Vista "A" PC on Network 3 has a printer attached via USB cable.
I cannot figure out how to put Vista "B" PC on Network 2, onto Network 3.
I just want Vista B to use the printer on Vista A.

I don't care about networking all 3 PC's together, or having Win 7 PC use the printer.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
win 7
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