Can't access 2nd drive over network on Win7 machine

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
       #1

    Can't access 2nd drive over network on Win7 machine


    3 machines involved.
    Windows 7 64-bit w/2 hard drives (Machine A)
    Windows 7 32-bit notebook (Machine B)
    Windows XP, SP3 w/2 hard drives (Machine C)

    All machines can access each other's C drive.
    Both Win7 machines (A & B) can access 2nd drive on XP machine (C).
    Neither B or C can access 2nd drive on Win7 machine (A).
    Message: ...drive is not accessable. You may not have permission to use the network resource.
    Followed a similar thread and checked all permissions locations.
    All permissions show shared in every way possible.
    Had no success setting up Homegroup to do it, so removed it.
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  2. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #2

    Welcome to SF,

    Please try accessing the shared drive this way:

    Click on Start and type \\ComputerName\shareddrive
    or \\IPAddress\shareddrive

    Also, any Firewall or Security Software installed from those machines?
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Tried with each of the suggestions and turned off Windows Firewall for network but same result. Repeating, it's only the 2nd drive that can't be accessed. The main drive is seen by all other computers.
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  4. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    Getting sharing to work on an x64 machine can be tough. Can you post your advanced sharing settings on your x64 machine?
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  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Have taken screen shots of the Advanced Sharing dialog boxes but can't see how to attach them. The 'click here' for the instructions doesn't work. If you can tell me how to attach them I'll send them.
    The sharing options for different network profiles are as follows:
    Turn on Network Discovery
    Turn on File and Printer Sharing
    Turn on Sharing so anyone....etc
    Media streaming is off
    Password protection is off
    Allow Window to manage homegroup connection (Don't have homegroups set up)
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  6. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
    Thread Starter
       #6

    kegobeer (love this handle)
    Figured out how to upload the attachment. Here are my screen shots in a pdf file. If there is something else you want to look at tell me how to find it.
    Can't access 2nd drive over network on Win7 machine Attached Files
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  7. Posts : 290
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit (SP 1)
       #7

    AZRoadRunner said:
    kegobeer (love this handle)
    Figured out how to upload the attachment. Here are my screen shots in a pdf file. If there is something else you want to look at tell me how to find it.

    Hi

    Just to check; you have the same sharing permissions set on the 2nd drive as you do on the main drive?

    Regards
    UKMedia
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  8. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I guess I don't know for sure. I will compare them and post again.
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  9. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Pro (64 bit)
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I checked all 4 dialog boxes I included in the previous attachment. I saw only one difference. On the Advanced Security Setting for the main drive there was an entry for "Everyone". I attempted to add that one to the Data Drive but I got an error and it would not accept my addition. I also attempted to Modify and give Full Control to Authenticated Users but Access was Denied.
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  10. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #10

    Actually, I meant the advanced sharing options in Windows 7. Click on the orb and type "advanced sharing".
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