I have two shared foders on Win 7. One (Users Folder) has no problem with XP sharing with it. The other is a local folder named Internet Download that I get acesss denied.
If one folder can get through why can't the other?
I did disabled Win Defender, but nothing changed. I have AVG Free 9.0 and have never had any problems with it in situations like this.
Thanks,
ColTom2
ColTom2
I also have 3 computers, two XP and one Win7. Yes I can currently see all 3 computers in my Network workgroup computers on all computers.
I just cannot access a local folder named Internet Download, Also the Users folder which is shared OK, but it has a sub folder that contains My Doc's etc that does show up in shared XP computers even though the main folder does. Why would it leave a sub folder out of a folder that is being shared OK?
Thanks,
ColTom2
Yes I can see all 3 computers in Network work group computers.
Which user folder is shared? Also, have you read the public folders help section? If not, it's a pretty good help topic for sharing files and folders. The easiest way to find the help section is to click "What are the Public folders?" in the advanced sharing settings.
The desktop.ini folder you mentioned earlier shows up because on that computer you have show system/hidden files enabled. It should not be visible accross a network, I wouldn't think, at least not if the networked computer does not have show system/hidden files enabled.
The User folder is a default shared folder in 7. I turned the sharing off on my computers.
For XP computers to see a shared folder in a workgroup, you need to manually share the folder. Select the folder you wish to share (or create a new one) and go to the properties of that folder and manaually share it to everyone:
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The Users folder is shared, but like I have previously indicated it has a sub folder that contains My Doc's etc that is not contained in the Users shared folder on XP computers. It show up OK as a sub folder in the Users folder on Win 7 computer.
Hi:
First let me say that my head is still spinning from trying to answer all of you, but I am most appreciative for hanging in there with me!
I have got to sort it all out, but I have FINALLY been able to share now with ALL computers and ALL folders I have have designated as having sharing capability.
I have the deepest and most sincere appreciation to all of you for both your outstanding assistance and patience with me. You all just made the day for an 'ole Colonel trying to keep up as best I can with the new Windows 7 OS.
A BIG salute to all and thanks again!
ColTom2
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