Windows 7 not showing other computers on network

I have several other machines that are on other operating systems (XP, etc.) and they show up just fine on other machines NOT running Windows 7. However, they do not show on the Windows 7 "Network" area. I can directly access them by typing the computer (\\mycomputer), then they show up on the list. However, they don't stick around and when I close Windows Explorer and open it again, the computer is not listed again in Network. There was never a problem using Windows XP where all the machines showed up just fine. This is not an access problem but a listing problem.

Solution 1:

Just check your windows firewall.. disable it then check that network PC's are showing or not.

Other solution:- In windows 7 there is option for network to chose that it is "home", "work" or "public" network. Just go network from bottom right corner of your task-bar n/w icon and change the n/w to HOME or WORK n/w.. i think you problem will be solved.

At last if not solved then disable your antivirus firewall and check.

Solution 2:

On Windows 7, go to Network and Sharing Center, change Advanced Sharing Settings.

Turn on network discovery for whichever network you're connected to (i.e. home, public, domain). Although I wouldn't recommend you turn it on if you're on a public network.