How do I search for computers using Windows 7?
I am setting up the first Windows 7 computer at a clinic I work for. Typically we use XP comps. Having that said...on the XP comps I would use the "search companion" to search for and find computers (i.e. our server) We are setup using a WAN and to connect the remote clinics I have to modify the host file then use the search companion (on XP) to see the server. I have modified the host file on the Windows 7 computer but now I am at a loss as to how to search/see the server? Any help is appreciated! Thanks
July 19th, 2010 7:16pm

Well if are modifying the host file then you must know the machine name / IPaddress, so why would need to search for it?? You access it via the IP or the UNC path in the search box \\name or \\ipaddress
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July 19th, 2010 8:30pm

Eh, I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but once you've added your computer names/addresses to your HOSTS file all you should have to do is open up Network from the Start Orb and the search is automatic. If the remote computer shows up there all you need to do is double-click on its icon to see the resources it has available. Edit: Sorry, I just tested this and it only works if the other computers are also Windows 7 (or Vista or 2008 Server). If they're 32-bit XP or Windows 2003 you could try installing the LLTD Responder for XP on the non-Windows 7 computers (XP requires SP2) from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4F01A31D-EE46-481E-BA11-37F485FA34EA&displaylang=en. For SP3 and Server 2003 you'll need the v6 Hotfix. Once the LLTD Responder is installed, the computers should show up on the Windows 7 Network Map. Edit #2: My head's stuffed up and I'm not thinking properly today; ignore everything I said about the LLTD stuff, it's irrelevant (although someone might find it useful). What I think you're asking is where the functionality of the old "My Network Places" went. It's still there, just in a different place. Open up Computer and right-click on any empty area below the shown disc drives. Add a Network Place should show on the context menu. From there, as Bubbapcguy said, type in the computer name or IP address and if everything's working properly it'll show you a list of resources you can connect to on that computer. I hope I got it right this time.
July 19th, 2010 8:33pm

Also, check the following articles out and you will find the changes since Windows XP for networking: What's changed since Windows XP Networking home computers running different versions of Windows Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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July 21st, 2010 10:21am

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