Can't link 2 Windows 7 PCs using same Workgroup

I have a 32 bit desktop and a 64 bit laptop. Both machines are set to the same workgroup (HOME) and both use the exact same “user name” and password to log on. (My router doesn’t handle IPv6 so I can’t use the Homegroup method to link). Both “computer names” show up on both PCs when looking at Networks.
I can access the desktop from the laptop by just clicking on the “computer name” but when I do so on the desktop I get a screen that wants a “user name” and password. It rejects the entry that I know to be correct and is common to both computers.
I’ve looked at several posts discussing similar problems but have yet to find a solution. I even made sure that the clocks on both computers have the same date and time which surprisingly was the solution for one user.
I've run out of ideas.

LarCrow said:

I have a 32 bit desktop and a 64 bit laptop. Both machines are set to the same workgroup (HOME) and both use the exact same “user name” and password to log on. (My router doesn’t handle IPv6 so I can’t use the Homegroup method to link). Both “computer names” show up on both PCs when looking at Networks.
I can access the desktop from the laptop by just clicking on the “computer name” but when I do so on the desktop I get a screen that wants a “user name” and password. It rejects the entry that I know to be correct and is common to both computers.
I’ve looked at several posts discussing similar problems but have yet to find a solution. I even made sure that the clocks on both computers have the same date and time which surprisingly was the solution for one user.
I've run out of ideas.

You need to change one of the User names to something else.

:)

I did that and got the same results. I based my choice to use the same user names after reading this reply to a similar user post. "The easiest way to network computers on a home non-domain network has always been to use the same workgroup names, and set the same username and password combo on all machines." It seems there are different opinions in this area.

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If you can't get a standard workgroup to work then most likely which ever A/V software you are using or a third party firewall is blocking the LAN from working correctly. You may need to configure the firewall in this case although many different A/V software can cause problems with sharing. It's best to set up the shares before installing the A/V software."

Actually I'm using the standard Microsoft Firewall and the Windows Essentials AV
software. Is there some specific setting in the Firewall setup I should look for?

LarCrow said:

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If you can't get a standard workgroup to work then most likely which ever A/V software you are using or a third party firewall is blocking the LAN from working correctly. You may need to configure the firewall in this case although many different A/V software can cause problems with sharing. It's best to set up the shares before installing the A/V software."

Actually I'm using the standard Microsoft Firewall and the Windows Essentials AV
software. Is there some specific setting in the Firewall setup I should look for?

You wouldn't need to worry about the A/V in that case.

I assume that you did set up a Workgroup and that you allowed for file sharing by adjusting the sharing and permission settings of the folder you want to share. You can try adding "Everyone" to the share with list and see if that helps.

https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...rmissions.html

After all the feedback I have been given I think my best chance of linking my computers is to use HOMEGROUOP so I will upgrade my router to obtain the Ipv6 feature. I'll post again with the results.