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Old 04-30-2008   #1 (permalink)
Camps


 
 

How to find a computer under Vista Home Premium

Hi all,

I want to find a computer giving its name or IP just like I use to do in
WinXP (search computer facility).

The computers are in other workgroup and network (this is not a problem in
WinXP).

Where is the "Find/Search Computer" in Vista?

Regards,

Camps

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-30-2008   #2 (permalink)
Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)


 
 

Re: How to find a computer under Vista Home Premium

There are many options. If clicking Network, can you see other shared
computers? use "net view" command. Type \\remotepcname or IP. Or you may
want to install LLTD.

Troubleshoot computers not ...Feb 18, 2007 ... Vista uses the LLTD protocol
to map computers and devices on a network. ... The computer is running
Windows XP and the LLTD protocol is not ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...opic.php?t=366


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> Hi all,
>
> I want to find a computer giving its name or IP just like I use to do in
> WinXP (search computer facility).
>
> The computers are in other workgroup and network (this is not a problem in
> WinXP).
>
> Where is the "Find/Search Computer" in Vista?
>
> Regards,
>
> Camps
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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