Do I need network discovery ?

greeneggsandham

Power User
I only have one pc in my home with a usb modem, so can I still connect to the intenet with network discovery disabled?

I assume it's just for networked computers in the home and office but I'm not 100% about networks. Could this effect p2p applications if it was removed from my firewall exceptions or is it just sharing over local networks that it effects?

I think I dont need this enabled as I dont have a local network or a wireless printer/modem, I'm not sure what else this would effect?
Is it ok for my to disable this feature?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D 925
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q-EM
    Memory
    Corsair PC2-8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    Onboard Intel GMA X4500HD
    Sound Card
    On board crap!
    Monitor(s) Displays
    DGM 15" inch generic?
    Screen Resolution
    1280x 1024
    Hard Drives
    2
    PSU
    380W Antec Earth Watts
    Case
    Antec NSK 2480
    Cooling
    Scythe Mini ninja
    Keyboard
    generic
    Mouse
    generic
    Internet Speed
    Depends what time of the month it is? I have a uk isp.
Network discovery is for only home networking.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
Thanx for the fast response.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D 925
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q-EM
    Memory
    Corsair PC2-8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    Onboard Intel GMA X4500HD
    Sound Card
    On board crap!
    Monitor(s) Displays
    DGM 15" inch generic?
    Screen Resolution
    1280x 1024
    Hard Drives
    2
    PSU
    380W Antec Earth Watts
    Case
    Antec NSK 2480
    Cooling
    Scythe Mini ninja
    Keyboard
    generic
    Mouse
    generic
    Internet Speed
    Depends what time of the month it is? I have a uk isp.
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