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File sharing frustration, Can't connect to share, firewall issues.
Hey so I've been googling troubleshooting and tearing my hair out for close to five hours trying to get one hard drive shared on my pc so the local network can access it. To start off I am running Win7 Ult 64Bit. Using the default windows firewall.
I've followed these steps
1. Right click hard drive (share with -> advanced sharing -> advanced sharing)
2. Checked "share this folder". Set up a share name, Set up permmssions so that everybody has full access
3. Switched to secuirity tab, Added Everyone and set full control
4. Apply - Okay
5. gone to advanced sharing settings in control panel
6. Everythings on. switched off Password sharing. So that other devices can connect freely.
7. Tested to no avail. Comes up with - Windows cannot access //NAME check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. 0x80070035
I have found that the only way to connect is to turn off my firewall as im accessing the share (before it times out) via another device. If i turn the windows firewall off prior to accessing the drive it doesnt show up in the network map. any ideas im done scratching my head and have finally came to ask for help