18 May, 2012
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Tech Notes Windows 7 Tech support Enable Vista / Windows 7 to be seen on network.

Enable Vista / Windows 7 to be seen on network.

Enable XP and Server 2003 to see Vista / Win 7 computers on the network.

This procedure needs to be completed on each Vista / Win 7 computer you wish to be seen on the network.

1. Start / Windows Button

2. Control Panel

3. System / Security - click on Name

3. Administrative Tools - click on Name

4. Services - double click

5. Find - FUNCTION DISCOVERY RESOURCE PUBLICATION

6. Set to Automatic, and Start Service. 

This service enables the windows 7 device to be seen by XP and Server 2003 systems.

 A few minutes after setting this feature - your Windows 7 / Vista Computer should become visible on the computer network.

 

If you can not see any computers or servers on the Windows 2008 network then go to this tech note for help.