Can't connect to Home Network with Windows 7


  1. carebear12
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    Windows 7
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    Can't connect to Home Network with Windows 7


    Hi,

    I'm totally new to Windows 7, I've read through a lot of the threads here but can't fix the problem.

    I have a network of two vista Pc's connected to a router, no problems. But I can't get my new windows 7 laptop to join the network. The laptop connects to the router and internet fine, but can't see either PC. The PC can see the laptop sometimes, but can't access it - when I click to open get a 0x80070035 error. And once I change a combination of settings the PC can't see it anymore.

    I have also tried connecting just to the router, turning off firewalls but that doesn't work either. File sharing is on, on all computers.

    Unsure what to try next?
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  3. kegobeer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    I'm guessing you have a workgroup established. Are all three machines on the same workgroup? On the Windows 7 computer, did you join a homegroup? If so, leave the homegroup - homegroups are only for Windows 7 computers and will not work with any Vista computers.
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  4. carebear12
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    Windows 7
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    Yes all on the same workgroup and no homegroup.
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  6. kegobeer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Did you configure a home network for Windows 7, or is it a public/work network?
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  7. carebear12
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    Windows 7
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    Home network.
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  8. Oxalagu
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    W7
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    By default Windows XP uses NTLM authorization for logging in to workgroups. Windows 7 defaults to LM auth. To connect from Windows 7:

    Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Local Security Policy -> Local Policies -> Security Options

    * Network security: LAN Manager authentication level
    - Send LM&NTLM response

    * Minimum session security for NTLM SSP
    - Disable Require 128-bit encryption
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