windows seven network

[markythesparky]

i have 1 computer with windows 7 and a netbook with xp on a bt wireless network when i have connected my external hard drive in the wireless router usb port i can see the drive on my netbook in my network places it shows as disk_a1 and access it but i cannot find it on my windows 7 machine new to networking any ideas

 

[zigzag3143]

i have 1 computer with windows 7 and a netbook with xp on a bt wireless network when i have connected my external hard drive in the wireless router usb port i can see the drive on my netbook in my network places it shows as disk_a1 and access it but i cannot find it on my windows 7 machine new to networking any ideas

You are probably using homegroup. When using mixed machines you should be using workgroup. It is easy enough to verify. Simply make a new connection using the workgroup model and when it works you can disable IPv6 and kill the homegroup.

Homegroup has connectivity issues on some systems


Ken

 

[manhunter2826]

Try also sharing the drive and giving access to 'everyone' or appropriate users.

Right-click, properties, Sharing tab.