Windows 7 unable to access networked drive though windows.


  1. Posts : 346
    Windows 7 Pro X64
       #1

    Windows 7 unable to access networked drive though windows.


    I am having a problem with windows trying to access a networked drive. There is video/media on the WD mycloud that I want to access, but sadly I can't get it set up to connect.

    The problem I believe has to do with the workgroup.I tried setting up kodi through my tablet and the menu/interface goes through a workgroup folder to get to the media content, but that is where Windows stops being able to go forward. So I need to fix my windows install somehow to get it setup, I just got no idea how and would like some help.
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  2. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Can you get to the share via Network (Windows Explorer left pane)?
    Map network drive and try setting up Kodi through that?
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  3. Posts : 346
    Windows 7 Pro X64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    GokAy said:
    Can you get to the share via Network (Windows Explorer left pane)?
    Map network drive and try setting up Kodi through that?
    No I can not. I have tried to open my computer, then click on network on the left side which pops up my system name. Although when I click that to try to expand it I get an error message.
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  4. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    Network and Sharing Center - Advanced Sharing Settings - check the options.
    - Turn on file and printer sharing
    - Turn on password protected sharing

    Also check the network connection properties (Network and Sharing Center - Local Area Connection - Properties), make sure these are ticked:
    - Client for Microsoft networks
    - File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

    Another thing to check would be your firewall. Disable and see if it will help, then work your way back.
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  5. Posts : 346
    Windows 7 Pro X64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    ok So checked the properties and had to install the last two as I did not see the Client for Microsoft networks
    or File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks listed. Next I rebooted and now it works, thank you very much, you are simply amazing.
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  6. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    Good job :) glad that fixed it
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