Windows 10: computers with same name on LAN problem

Discus and support computers with same name on LAN problem in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi there If I have two computers on a LAN with the same name Windows can't see the rest of the network but only the individual computer you are logged... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by jimbo45, Aug 22, 2018.

  1. JIMBO45
    jimbo45 Win User

    computers with same name on LAN problem


    Hi there

    If I have two computers on a LAN with the same name Windows can't see the rest of the network but only the individual computer you are logged on to.

    All these machines connected via Ethernet cable (not wireless).

    Windows 10 PRO x-64 latest standard build (not insider - not tested this "feature" on that yet).

    Change the name then all computers are visible.

    I'm sure this must be a defect -- there's no reason on a LAN with several computers people might have called their computers by the same name !!! (Note computer name not description).

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Aug 22, 2018
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  2. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User

    Good LAN party games?

    Most of my suggestions have already been listed.

    However, I found Swat4 to actually be a pretty fun LAN game, especially at smaller LAN parties.
     
    newtekie1, Aug 22, 2018
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  3. MOHAWKANGEL
    MohawkAngel Win User
    Organizing a LAN party...

    I would like to get a step-by-step way to build a lan party with my automatic hub. Anyone can point me a linkj with lot of explanations? Like the ip configuration, how its working, what setup i need in each computers etc thx
     
    MohawkAngel, Aug 22, 2018
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  4. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User

    computers with same name on LAN problem

    Need some advice on computer problems.

    Run HDtune (free version) on you hard drive. but most likely that the problem. You can also test your memory with Memtest86 as suggested above

    You didn't list your OS
     
    Jetster, Aug 22, 2018
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