"Ron Lowe" <ron-msng@{d.e.l.e.t.e}lowe-family.me.uk> wrote in message
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> "Kevin" <webm***@hot4mail.com> wrote in message
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> > Can you simply right click and delete a machine in My Network Places?
I'm
> > getting a new desktop and I want to set up my network from scratch
again.
> > This will be a Dell Dimension 4700, DSL with wireless gateway, Dell
> > Inspiron
> > 9300.  I have the 9300 and am expecting the 4700 today.  I want to
delete
> > the current network arrangements in the 9300 and set up my network from
> > square one after I get the 4700 up and running.
> >
> >
>
>
> Under My Network Places, you don't have a list of machines;
> you have a list of shared resources on the machines.
>
> It appears as a folder icon with a network cable under it.
> For example, it may say "Shared Stuff on Ron's PC".
>
> This is populated automatically ( unless you turn this feature off ).
>
> To remove these shortcuts to shared folders,
> simply right-click, and select delete.
>
> In the Entire Network - Workgroup Computers view, you see the actual
> computers in the workgroup.   This list updates itself automatically.  A
> machine needs to announce itself periodically to remain listed.  If the
> machine is taken offline, it stops announcing itself, and after missing a
> few announcement periods, it will be removed from the list.
>
> --
> Best Regards
> Ron Lowe
> MVP - Windows Networking
>
>