Can't see all computers in domain

[WHS_Refugee 0]

I have a W7 PC (a machine that acts as a HTPC), and I can only see two other computers on my network - the server, and a Vista PC that isn't a member of the domain.  This machine had been a member of a homegroup, and I forgot to leave the homegroup when I ran the connector.  So, I left the homegroup, and I've unjoined it from the domain (I also deleted its computer account in ADUC on the server).  I've rejoined the domain, but I can still only see the server and the Vista machine.  I can't see other W7 machines in the domain, and I can't even ping them, even with the IP address.  Help!

 

I do have the server's IP address set as the first DNS address.

 

Also, how do you uninstall the Connector?  I don't see it in Control Panel / Programs and Features.

Edited August 11, 2014 by WHS_Refugee

[WHS_Refugee 0]

Okay, I think I figured it out - I had network discovery and file sharing turned off on everything.  It's on now, and I can see and ping the other computers.

[ikon 439]

Glad you found that little gem (Network Discovery).

 

Also, PING has nothing to do with DNS - DNS is only used to find IP addresses. What I mean is, problems with DNS won't affect the ability to PING computers.

[WHS_Refugee 0]

Still, how do you uninstall the Connector software, since it isn't in Control Panel / Programs and Features.

[jmwills 284]

Have you checked in the "Installed Updates"  section?

[ikon 439]

Still, how do you uninstall the Connector software, since it isn't in Control Panel / Programs and Features.

 

Is this the Essentials Connector? If so, it should be in Programs and Features. Look near the bottom for "Windows.....".