JSI Tip 1484. Computer name is missing from the browse list?
Jerold Schulman
July 27, 1999
1 Min Read
You can intentionally hide a computer from the browse list by using tip 0043.
You can accidentally hide a computer from the browse list by manually setting srvcomment to more than 48 characters.
Use Regedt32 to navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesLanmanServerParameters
Double click srvcomment in the right hand pane and shorten the description so it does not exceed 48 characters.
Shutdown and restart your computer.
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