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How can I see the computer descriptions in network places in Vista? We have a
naming system for all pc's but hard to differentiate when I can't see the computer description. Thanks for your help. |
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I wish I knew. If you ever figure it out please let us know.
"Cindy W" wrote: > How can I see the computer descriptions in network places in Vista? We have a > naming system for all pc's but hard to differentiate when I can't see the > computer description. Thanks for your help. |
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If I ever do- I'll be sure to post it.
"Tazeus" wrote: > I wish I knew. If you ever figure it out please let us know. > > "Cindy W" wrote: > > > How can I see the computer descriptions in network places in Vista? We have a > > naming system for all pc's but hard to differentiate when I can't see the > > computer description. Thanks for your help. |
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That did it!! Thanks so much, that's been driving me crazy!
"tmwsiy" wrote: > > I was never able to get this working natively on my Vista64 box. However > you can create a shortcut in XP and copy it to Vista and it works great. > > Open My Network Places on a XP machine and expand Entire Network > and MS Windows Network. Then right drag your Domain to your desktop and > select create shortcut. Finally copy that shortcut to your Vista box, > double click and see the description in details view! > > > -- > tmwsiy > |
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