Windows 7 and Server2008 machines will not remember network discovery preferences, requires setting every start up or wake up.

hello

i wondered if here kind me solve situation

i have 2 windows 7 machines , server2008 machines not remember network discovery preferences,

i running software on windows server machine collects data , serves information 2 windows 7 machines, , network discovery required purpose

these machines configured in local stand alone network configured workgroup other items on network none pc based equipment server happily communicates , reads data from

once network discovery set network system runs expected on every start-up (or wake up) network discovery lost , need re allowed. case in both windows server 20008 r2 , windows 7

how make these preferences permanent. restart , re establish communication self without intervention

am missing setting or if not  there way can script the selection of preference on each start(/wake)up.

the final user need able turn system on/restart , use out having have it/networking knowledge system running.

thank taking time read query

hi,

this issue occurs 1 of following reasons:

•the dependency services network discovery not running. 

•the windows firewall or other firewalls not allow network discovery. 

to resolve issue, follow these steps:

1.make sure following dependency services started:

• dns client
• function discovery resource publication
• ssdp discovery
• upnp device host

2.configure windows firewall allow network discovery. this, follow these steps:

• open control panel, click system , security, , then click windows firewall.
• in left pane, click allow program or feature through windows firewall.
• click change settings. if prompted administrator password or confirmation, type password or provide confirmation.
• select network discovery, , click ok.

3.configure other firewalls in network allow network discovery.

4.turn on network discovery in network , sharing center

quote http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2722035

hope helps.

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steven lee

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Windows Server  >  Platform Networking