Networking computers running different versions of Windows
August 7, 2009 Earlier this week I reported that I was unable to get my Windows 7 machine to recognize the XP machines in our network and vice versa.........well I was finally able to do it! YIPEE! Basically, it's like this: On the Windows 7 machine (logged in as the computer Admin) I had to go into Control Panel -> Security & System -> System window. In the computer name, domain, workgroup settings section there is a button named Change Settings - click on that button and follow the prompts on the screens to where it asks you for your WorkGroup name. Enter the name of your current workgroup. You will need to reboot your computer in order for the changes to take effect. On the XP Machine -> My…