How do I make Windows 7 Machines see the Zorin OS machine in Network ?


  1. BuckSkin
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    Windows 7 Pro x64
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    How do I make Windows 7 Machines see the Zorin OS machine in Network ?


    I can find tons of threads on how to make Linux see Windows machines in the homegroup network, but I am not having any problem with that; without any hassle whatsoever, I can see and communicate with all of our Windows machines from the Zorin OS machine.

    What I cannot do is get the Linux machine to show up in Network on any of the Windows machines; is there a solution ?

    I did read of how one guy managed a work-around by typing the Linux machine's address in the run box and accessing from there, but I don't want to have to do that every time I need access.

    Thanks for reading.
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  3. mrjimphelps
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    You need to install some networking software on the Zorin machine in order to make it visible on the network.

    Samba is a good choice for Linux Mint. I'm sure it will also work for Zorin.

    Here are some very detailed instructions for setting up Samba on your Linux computer:

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  4. BuckSkin
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    mrjimphelps said:
    You need to install some networking software on the Zorin machine in order to make it visible on the network.
    Thank you very much !
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