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by rad0210

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I am trying to manage another computer. But when i go to Computer Management, i get a message saying that the 'Computer \\"computername" cannot be managed. Network path was not found.'

but i can connect to the other computer using its ip address.

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by techkid

Doing it that way uses netbios. Make sure the computer accepts netbios over tcp/ip. Then make sure the computer is in your dns. Or at least put it in your host file. Also, if it's in a domain with your own dns server make sure the computers are dynamically updated their address to the dns server

by banyanman

To further investigate to ensure it is a WINS/DNS problem try managing the computer and try connecting to \\"ip address" for the computer you want to manage. If you are able to connect then follow above instructions to ensure proper connectivity.

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