Why is Windows so bad at networking

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  1. Posts : 682
    Window 7 build 7600, Xp pro(VM)
       #11

    TGSoldier said:
    You need to put the machines in WORKGROUP.. not HOMEGROUP.. it's a difference.

    Like my colleague above mentioned, HOMEGROUP only works on Windows 7.
    Absolutely right....
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  2. Posts : 867
    XP, Vista, W7 64bit Home Premium
       #12

    network in w7


    So you have 3 pc's - one running vista, and the other 2 running W7- well thats your problem - a W7 PC's will only connect with W7 pc's using Homegroup - you could try this - disable the homegroup in both the W7 pc's then go into advanced setting in Network and Sharing Centre, and enable the following :
    Turn on network discovery
    Turn on File and Printer Sharing - up to you - it also needs to be enabled in Devices and printers - right click printer and select printer properties -sharing-check share this printer
    Public Folder sharing up to you on or off
    Media streaming off
    File Sharing connections - turn on 128 bit
    Turn on Password protected sharing
    Homegroup Connections - Use user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers
    See if that works, if it doesnt, can you install W7 on the vista computer? Because then it will work 100% using Homegroup on all 3 pc's .
    Also do the same with vista and just use the same options in Network and Sharing.
    Last edited by whest; 18 Aug 2009 at 18:49. Reason: more info
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  3. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
       #13

    zigzag3143 said:
    Is win 7 networking perfect, nope but its not even released yet.

    Ken
    Well.... not to the general public anyway

    While I can understand the OP's frustration, it does sound like more of a user settings / router problem than a Windows problem.
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  4. Posts : 1,161
    Windows 8.1 PRO
       #14

    First thing they do is blame the OS and it's Manufacturer right?

    "I don't know how to change my network settings! MS you suck! Win 7 you suck! I want back xp! /cry"

    boo hoo
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       #15

    TGSoldier said:
    Upgrade to 7600...
    I just have a question, and maybe someone can clear this up for me. I understood that in order to get the RTM ie: 7600 you had to pay like $300 - $400 annual to join Technet? Since I have no plans to join, is there another MS source for me to get and upgrade to 7600?

    Robert
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  6. Posts : 5,807
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
       #16

    iseeuu said:
    I just have a question, and maybe someone can clear this up for me. I understood that in order to get the RTM ie: 7600 you had to pay like $300 - $400 annual to join Technet? Since I have no plans to join, is there another MS source for me to get and upgrade to 7600?

    Robert
    Nope...you will have to buy Windows 7 in stores October 22 or get it theough MSDN/Technet
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  7. Posts : 5,807
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
       #17

    Seeing as the OP hasn't posted back...this is likely a troll thread
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       #18

    Zidane24 said:
    Nope...you will have to buy Windows 7 in stores October 22 or get it theough MSDN/Technet
    Thank you Zidane. 'nuff said.
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  9. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #19

    Such an i'll informed question does not deserve and informed answer. The networking in Win7 works perfectly as is, in fact it's one of the best things about it. The problem sits behind the keyboard in this case.

    And by the way, you do not need to use homegroups to share files in Win7. The public sharing folders work perfectly fine. Homegroups is for sharing entire libraries ane requires you to share libraries for it to work properly.
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