Win 7 32 bit to 64 bit Networking Nightmare

Background:

1) I have been networking Windows computers since Win 3.11, so I know a little something about setting Static IP, SM and DG's
2) Now with Win 7 32 bit which I set up first, networking to the Xerox MFP printer and the internet was brain-dead easy
3) Then I install Win 7 64 bit on a new Quad-Core
4) No network setup possible and of course no internet access on the 64 bit
5) Read Riso's well-written post entitled "Resolving Common Networking Issues" (Resolving Common Networking Issues) and did everything meticulously - even modified the Registry, something that I do quite often and Without Fear
6) So then I decided to eliminate the only variable (my Netgear hub) and connected the Comcast Internet modem directly to the 64 bit - Still No Internet Access!!
7) Powered down both computers and went to bed (That sometimes helps.)
8. The next day I reconnected both the 32 bit and the 64 bit to the Netgear hub and the Comcast modem to the hub as well
9) Believe this!!! NOW there was internet access on the 64 bit, though no network access to the 32 bit, and NOW no internet access on the 32 bit which had always had it
10) Yes, I know what caused this, so I don't need a lecture on IP addresses, DHCP, etc.
11) Oh, yes, I tried disabling the IPv6 and only using the traditional IPv4 - No Luck + I believe Windows told me I needed the IPv6 as well
12) No ability to setup a Homegroup (Homie don't play dat!) nor a Workgroup w/out network access of course

Question: Do I need to disable DHCP and give each computer a Static IP address? More Broadly: How the devil do I set up a network now that MS has made things easy?

A Big Thank You in advance.
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I lose internet with 64 bit all the time. I have to repair the connection using the repair wizard and sometimes when that doesn't work a reboot with bring it back up. I don't have this problem with my 32bit installs. I know there is a bug that affects some installs with certain nics installed. Maybe a re-install of the drivers will help. Also if you're using wireless draft n it just doesn't work correctly in Windows 7.

I'm sure you tried this, but, have you tried to repair the connection?

 

You may also want to expand on whats included in your network, so we can help with that.
Router used, how many devices are wired/wireless, switches? etc

Some routers give you the abilty to disable DHCP and then reassign IP addresses within the router table, this is far easier than doing each individual PC/Device.

The chances are as Schwarz said is that the NIC do not have 64bit drivers installed.

This may not apply to you but while you are networking
Also be aware that most routers that have built in switches even draft N ones do not support 1000/Gigabit they only run at 10/100 so if you run a wired network and want Gigabit get a seperate switch and new NICs (switches are far more intelligent than routers)

 

I'm a little confused, same as Vista, and Win 7 X86

To setup a workgroup

Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> System, under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, Change settings (Blue/Yellow shield Right side)

To setup the IP's

Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center, Change Adapter Settings (Left side Panel)Right click Local Area connection Icon, Properties, Highlight IPv4, click properties

You need to know the above to resolve this

so with this info you should be on your way, Hopefully

 

If you have a decent router in place get that to assign fixed IP addresses, do not do it manually as you can really cause yourself some issues (well in XP and Vista it was like that anyway)

When you log into the router you can set the router to assign fixed IP addresses to each of the PCs on your network which in effect gives them static IP addresses that are managed by the router, this is the best way if your router is capable of it