Sharing folders and libraries does not work


  1. mindzata
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 x64
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    Sharing folders and libraries does not work


    I have a Win 7 Professional on my laptop and my PC and I want to share folders between them. They are connected to the same LAN network trough my T-Link router. They are on the same Workgroup and Homegroup.
    When I share folders or drives from my PC I can see and access them on my laptop, no prob. I can copy/paste files, etc.

    When I share folders on my laptop I can see them on my PC, but I cannot access them, throwing:
    "Windows cannot access \\Laptop\Ext Hard\
    You do not have permission to access \\Laptop\Ext Hard\. Contact your network administrator to request access."

    When I share libraries on my laptop they just do not show when browsing the Homegroup from the PC. And I noticed when I go to Homegroup and Sharing Options on the laptop and check any of the libraries then click 'Save Changes', the changes are not saved and the next time I open it the library is still unchecked.

    I've tried all standard procedures, but for now no luck. I am thinking maybe I have a Service disabled or a strange Firewall setting, so:

    1. What are all Windows Services responsible for the proper operation of folder and/or library sharing so I can check if there are stopped/disabled ones?

    2. Where else should I look for options to enable/disable to make this work?
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  3. GokAy
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Check the services listed here: Win 7 machines not visible to XP machines within same network

    You may also need NTFS permissions (security tab) to reach shares from another PC (depends on where the shares are located).
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