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| 17 Apr 2009 | #1 |
| | Can't connect win7 to workgroup hi everyone, I created a workgroup at home, but am a little stuck trying to connect Windows 7 to it. So far I have my XP as the main PC which I created the workgroup on and my vista is connected to it via my workgroup name, now I'm trying to connect Windows 7 to the workgroup, but the only option I can find is Homegroup and when I create a Homegroup on Windows 7, I cant see my other PC's... I'm still new to this workgroup thingy, so please patients is needed. I need to know how to connect Windows 7 to the workgroup, and would appreciate any help... thanks in advance husskii  |
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| 17 Apr 2009 | #2 |
| | Welcome to the Seven Forums You really need to give us a little more info....which build of Windows 7? Have you set the workgroup name to be the same as your workgroup? Have you set advanced sharing in the network and sharing centre? You can check your workgroup name in control Panel > System. Turn on sharing and depending on your build you should be able to see the other PC's. I found that 7057 had a lot of network problems...7068 was better and 7077 is a dream. Hope this helps....if not come back with more info and someone here will have the answers... Last edited by Barman58; 17 Apr 2009 at 03:20 PM.. |
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| 17 Apr 2009 | #3 |
| | Hi M8, I am using Windows 7 RC1 7057 and my workgroup name is the same. And everything in advance and sharing, is turned on. I can also ping to and from the other pc and I can see Windows 7 from XP, but not the other way around. I should also add that even though I can see Windows 7 from XP, I can't access the folder. Is it fixable or do I have to upgrade again.. thanks |
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| 17 Apr 2009 | #4 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by husskii  Hi M8, I am using Windows 7 RC1 7057 and my workgroup name is the same. And everything in advance and sharing, is turned on. I can also ping to and from the other pc and I can see Windows 7 from XP, but not the other way around. I should also add that even though I can see Windows 7 from XP, I can't access the folder. Is it fixable or do I have to upgrade again.. thanks |
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| 17 Apr 2009 | #5 |
| | I am with YupYup on this one...7057 was a pain for network shares etc. Try build 7077....I found it to be the best so far in terms of speed, network etc. |
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| 17 Apr 2009 | #6 |
| | Bloody MS there goes another 3Gigs...  I found the 7077 release that TW7S uploaded to IPT, so will get that copy.... And one quick question pls! I have vista & Windows 7 in dual boot on my notebook. now when I'm logged into vista and I check the securitry on a folder, I find that 1user is unknown with a bunch of numbers on the unknown username and also the same when I load up Windows 7, I check in the security on one of its folders and I find 1user unknown with a bunch of numbers on the end of uername.. Is that because of the network prob in Windows 7 7057. thanks |
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| 29 Dec 2009 | #7 |
| | I am having problems with xp to 7 as well How do I know what build I have? |
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| 29 Dec 2009 | #8 |
| Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz) SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert ! | Best networking in Windows 7 is when you use a Work Network. HOMEGROUP only plays well with other Windows 7 computers. Make sure they all are on the same workgroup. Make sure each computer has a unique name ! No 2 computers can have the same name !!!!!! In Network & sharing Center follow my 2 pics of options to check  " Doc " |
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| 29 Dec 2009 | #9 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by 7up I am having problems with xp to 7 as well How do I know what build I have? Both 7up and husskii, let us know if updating to a newer Windows 7 Build does the trick for you! Good luck Walker Windows Outreach Team |
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| 29 Dec 2009 | #10 |
| | mine is version 6.1 build 7600 7 Professional |
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