Ethernet plugged in but not shown

[andyator55]

Hi there, I have recently plugged a Dell optiplex 260 onto my home network through an ethernet cable.

But when i go into windows network places nothin shows up ??

Can someone please help me out.

Thanks

 

[TheShooter93]

Try adding the computer to your home network through Windows, and also, try clicking "View Workgroup Computers."

 

[andyator55]

Thanks but could you please explain how i would do that ??

Thanks

 

[TheShooter93]

THIS article from Microsoft should be of some use to you.

 

[andyator55]

Im still totally lost dude sorry Ithink itssomething to do with my OS.

Its Windows Xp-windows 7 viena