I have checked out both articles and confirm that everything is okay on my Windows 7 and XP systems.
In fact, on further analysis I can print from Windows 7 to the printer connected to Windows XP desktop (i.e. across the network).
I also have the folder on Windows 7 system named Users which I can access from both Windows XP systems. I have checked the differences between this folder and the folders that I am unable to access. There is no notable difference except the computer name. One is in upper case and the other in lower case. I changed this to upper case but it has not resolved the problem.
So it anyone can point me in the correct direction I would appreciate it.
Thanks Pudgyone. the simple answer is yes. I had already gone through this process but it has not solved the problem. I repeated it but it didn't give me the option to "apply". I simply changed the share name and then selected "apply". But this didn't solve the problem. I've obviously screwed something somewhere but can't find.
As I have built the Desktop Windows 7 system as a dual boot system (2nd OS just another copy of win 7 for testing and evaluation purposes) I thought that I would boot into this 2nd OS and try to set up the network and sharing. Works fine!!!!! Can see, read, write to all the disks (and partitions) across the network.
So, need to find out wht has been set incorrectly. Interestingly, I have tried to open the folder "documents and settings" but it won't give me access. So, not sure whether that is a clue or not. Got me puzzled at the moment especially as I can access the "users" folder on the Windows 7 desktop from both the Windows XP laptop and desktop.
You cannot set up a Homegroup in your network. Homegroup is only for windows 7 computers. Since you have only one, you should remove the Homegroup. In windows xp the workgroup name is important. Rename your workgroup so all computers are part of the same workgroup. Win 7 doesn't care about workgroup name, but the default--Workgroup- is different from XP's--MSHome--and that can cause problems.
One more thing--on the windows 7 computer, you have to individually select each folder you want to share with the network by right clicking and selecting Share with. By default nothing is shared unless you permit it even if sharing is turned on in all the other settings. There is a good tutorial in win 7 Help. Look up Networking to find it. It even tells you how to change workgroup names--an obscure procedure IMO.
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February 18th, 2012 10:00
Rod Stocker,
Try reading...
Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP This works both ways.
How to Network with HomeGroup in Windows 7
Rick
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I have checked out both articles and confirm that everything is okay on my Windows 7 and XP systems.
In fact, on further analysis I can print from Windows 7 to the printer connected to Windows XP desktop (i.e. across the network).
I also have the folder on Windows 7 system named Users which I can access from both Windows XP systems. I have checked the differences between this folder and the folders that I am unable to access. There is no notable difference except the computer name. One is in upper case and the other in lower case. I changed this to upper case but it has not resolved the problem.
So it anyone can point me in the correct direction I would appreciate it.
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February 19th, 2012 11:00
Rod Stocker,
On the Windows 7 machine, did you..
Start, computer. Right click on C: left click properties. Click on sharing, advanced sharing, share this folder, then click apply?
Rick
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Rod Stocker,
Did you check your virus program(s) and firewall(s)?
I didn't get into much networking, children didn't want to share files with dad.
Do you have a Rod Stocker account on each computer with identical passwords?
Rick
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Thanks Pudgyone. the simple answer is yes. I had already gone through this process but it has not solved the problem. I repeated it but it didn't give me the option to "apply". I simply changed the share name and then selected "apply". But this didn't solve the problem. I've obviously screwed something somewhere but can't find.
As I have built the Desktop Windows 7 system as a dual boot system (2nd OS just another copy of win 7 for testing and evaluation purposes) I thought that I would boot into this 2nd OS and try to set up the network and sharing. Works fine!!!!! Can see, read, write to all the disks (and partitions) across the network.
So, need to find out wht has been set incorrectly. Interestingly, I have tried to open the folder "documents and settings" but it won't give me access. So, not sure whether that is a clue or not. Got me puzzled at the moment especially as I can access the "users" folder on the Windows 7 desktop from both the Windows XP laptop and desktop.
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February 20th, 2012 06:00
You cannot set up a Homegroup in your network. Homegroup is only for windows 7 computers. Since you have only one, you should remove the Homegroup. In windows xp the workgroup name is important. Rename your workgroup so all computers are part of the same workgroup. Win 7 doesn't care about workgroup name, but the default--Workgroup- is different from XP's--MSHome--and that can cause problems.
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February 20th, 2012 07:00
One more thing--on the windows 7 computer, you have to individually select each folder you want to share with the network by right clicking and selecting Share with. By default nothing is shared unless you permit it even if sharing is turned on in all the other settings. There is a good tutorial in win 7 Help. Look up Networking to find it. It even tells you how to change workgroup names--an obscure procedure IMO.