Hi: I have 3 computers on the network. They can all get to the internet. When I go into explorer > network on each computer - I can see that computer, the router and the network laser printer - but not the other 2 printers or the homegroup?I am running McAfee Security Center - latest -and what is even weirder, is that in the networking part of McAfee - I can see every computer in the network map! I can also also see every computer on my router - every IP address shows up. Every PC is running McAfee and on the same network - and able to see each other through mcafee.But when I try to put in the IP address of each computer, it will not reach it. What the heck do you think I am doing wrong? Is there a setting I need to try? I have tried lots - turning off password sharing, etc.Any ideas?

Windows 7 networking is useless. This is why I ended up using Linux servers. Microsoft does not care about shops with mixed versions of Windows, iPods and misc mainframes.Vote if answered or helpful, I am running for Office (joke)! IT/Developer, Windows/Linux/Mainframe RaidMax Smilodon, 680W, Asus M2NBP-VM CSM AMD X2 4200+, 2GB DDR2-800, x600, more details on my site, need a video card for the Windows machine, the 8600 GT fried

You know I hate to knock Vegan, but the OP never mentions a mixed environment and I've never had any problems running Windows 7 with Sun, Linux, Novell so I don't know why he knocks Windows 7 networking. Have you turned off Windows 7 firewall so it doesn't conflict with McAfee's firewall? Does it work now? If not, turn off all firewalls to test to see if you have any issues. Any issues now? Review the Homegroup FAQ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questionseven more about networking with homegroups http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/home-sweet-homegroup-networking-the-easy-way Networking home computers running different versions of Windows This article explains how to set up file and printer sharing on a home network with computers running different versions of Windows. (Just in case you are)http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]

I have tried Connect etc and in the interests of time/money this is why I use Linux. I have many corporate clients and when somebody comes in with an old notebook, it does not always get into the network. I have many versions of Windows Server as well as Linux and its hard work to get it all working together with mixed gear. I have also worked with mainframes which are even more of a headache when networking disparate machines. One idea that comes to mind for the OP is to use the corporate settings instead of the homegroup. This should provide a better chance of getting a work group up and running.Vote if answered or helpful, I am running for Office (joke)! IT/Developer, Windows/Linux/Mainframe RaidMax Smilodon, 680W, Asus M2NBP-VM CSM AMD X2 4200+, 2GB DDR2-800, x600, more details on my site, need a video card for the Windows machine, the 8600 GT fried

Hi, This issue can be caused by incorrect network settings or incompatible third party programs. I suggest you perform the following steps to troubleshoot the issue. 1. Temporarily turn off firewall on each machine and router (If it has). 2. Ping the target machine. a. Click the Start Button, type "cmd" (without quotation marks), in the search result list, right click on Cmd.exe and select Run as administrator. Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue. b. In the popup window, type the following command and press Enter: ipconfig Then, please write down the IP address and turn on another Windows 7 machien. c. Open Command console and type the following command: Ping IP address (such as Ping 192.168.1.2) Can you get any response from the target machine? 3. Modify relevant settings on each Windows 7 machine. a. Click Start and open Control Panel. b. Open "Network and Sharing Center" and click "Advanced sharing settings". c. Expand the current network profile (such as "Home or Work"), and then select the following options: "Turn on Network Discovery", "Turn on file and printer sharing", "Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders", "Turn off password protected sharing" 4. Configure the connection to obtain an IP address automatically Then, please open Network folder and check whether they can detect each other. Thanks, Novak