Vista laptop prblm with viewing W7 shared files


  1. provlima
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    Vista laptop prblm with viewing W7 shared files


    I've set up file sharing between a Vista Laptop and a W7 Desktop.
    The desktop can see and access the Laptop's files but the Laptop can only see the file folders on the Desktop PC BUT not access them.

    I get a window that advises Windows cannot access\\Desktop\My Pictures.

    When I click the diagnose the problem button I receive a response, "My Pictures is available but the user account you are logged on with was denied access. Can one of you explain what this means and how I can resolve the issue???
    Thanks for your help!!
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  3. not so gray matter
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    Make sure you're using a Workgroup and not a Homegroup.

    Difference between Domain, Workgroup, & Homegroup

    Workgroups - Create/Join/etc

    File Sharing Between 7 & Vista
    File Sharing Between 7 & Vista #2
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