Thread: Unable to use Windows 7 and Windows XP PC on similar network

I have little home network organized which has PCs running on XP. All PCs are attached to Linksys router to share Internet connection. Just I upgraded OS of one PC to Windows 7. Then that PC does not see PCs which are running on XP. As I am not so versed in networking I want help in making out how to use Windows 7 and Windows XP PC on similar network?

1) First test configuration of network. When new device is included or deleted from network the configuration of network changes. Because of modifications in configuration few PCs unable to attach to network or unable to see each other on network. There is only one method to solve problem and that is to test configuration and revert changes which were made. After modifying configuration, save it and see if PCs are able to see all PCs on network.

2) Check drivers installed for network adapter on PC which is running on Windows 7. Windows 7 is not friendly with many of companies of network adapter because of which rivers of network adapters are either not accessible for Windows 7 or they don’t work appropriately. Check if drivers are installed and working appropriately in device manager. If there any concern signs then follow troubleshooting process and see if it works. Also try to reinstall drivers and then updating them.

3) Previous versions of Windows 7 were out have many problems with networking linked features. This problem was solved in different patches and fixes that were released. If Windows 7 installation is not updated after installation then this could be likely problem behind it. Update Windows 7 installation or download particular patches from authorized Windows website which server purpose. Updating Windows installation or installing patches solves problem.