Computer description in Network places

12-11-2007, 09:23 PM

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.

02-06-2008, 08:42 PM

I wish I knew. If you ever figure it out please let us know.

"Cindy W" wrote:

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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.

02-06-2008, 09:19 PM

If I ever do- I'll be sure to post it.

"Tazeus" wrote:

Quote:

> I wish I knew. If you ever figure it out please let us know.
>
> "Cindy W" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > 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.

04-17-2008, 02:53 PM

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

04-17-2008, 07:31 PM

That did it!! Thanks so much, that's been driving me crazy!

"tmwsiy" wrote:

Quote:

>
> 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
>

12-11-2007, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Re: Computer description in Network places 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	tmwsiy Guest Posts: n/a

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