Networking Windows 7 and Vista

[MatthewChilds]

Hi all.
I am currently about to go COMPLETLEY bald!
I am trying to network 2 computers (one with windows 7 and the other vista, obviously)
I have read everyhting i have found on the internet about what to do and how to do it but nothing seems to help!
I previously had the computer with 7 able to see vista but not the other way around, HOWEVER, now that has dissapeared!!!
In addition to file/printer sharing, i would like to be able to connect the second computer to the internet through the first, again, i was able to have the internet connected to the computer with 7 on it and vista could access it, but if i swap it over the same does not apply.. and for no reason.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
i am nearing throwing both computers onto a highway!

 

[WindowsStar]

Let's start with file sharing:

(This is for both machines) Open an elevated Command Prompt:

Type

netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes

See if that gets your file sharing working.

 

[MatthewChilds]

that's run cmd right?

 

[MatthewChilds]

I have done both computers, the vista computer can see limited files but the 7 computer keeps prompting for a username and password, the computerhas 3 user accounts but no password. any ideas a

 

[chev65]

Hi all.
I am currently about to go COMPLETLEY bald!
I am trying to network 2 computers (one with windows 7 and the other vista, obviously)
I have read everyhting i have found on the internet about what to do and how to do it but nothing seems to help!
I previously had the computer with 7 able to see vista but not the other way around, HOWEVER, now that has dissapeared!!!
In addition to file/printer sharing, i would like to be able to connect the second computer to the internet through the first, again, i was able to have the internet connected to the computer with 7 on it and vista could access it, but if i swap it over the same does not apply.. and for no reason.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
i am nearing throwing both computers onto a highway!

Does the part in bold mean that you aren't using a router and need to use ICS to network both of those machines? You can also try turning off password protected sharing in the Advanced sharing settings window.

 

[WindowsStar]

I have done both computers, the vista computer can see limited files but the 7 computer keeps prompting for a username and password, the computerhas 3 user accounts but no password. any ideas a

You need to have the same account and password on all machines for this to work. You must use a password, unless you want to disable most of your security.

 

[MatthewChilds]

ok so if i put the same three accounts onto the 7 computer and just put a easy password on all accounts it should work?

 

[WindowsStar]

Sure that will work. Then you can map a drive and it will re-map every time you reboot. (unless the other machine is off)

 

[MatthewChilds]

ok fantastic file sharing is working!

i have a stupid wireless usb internet, will internet sharing still work like it used to?

 

[WindowsStar]

It should, give it a test.

 

[MatthewChilds]

no luck, internet will nokt share

 

[MatthewChilds]

no luck, internet won't share..
can i still just connect with JUST a ethernet cable? or do i have to use a router now days

 

[WindowsStar]

Matt, there are many threads on this site that have been posted trying to share the internet through another computer. I don’t know if any of those threads ever got it to work correctly. It may work for a time, but rebooting stops it, or it works for a month then stops for no reason, etc. Ultimately the best solution is to have a wireless card for each machine connecting to the internet or to have each machine have a hard wire (ethernet wire) connection to the router/switch to access the internet. This will give you the best performance and will cause you the least amount of headaches.

 

[MatthewChilds]

ok so if i simply connect my buffalo router to the computer with the dongle attached and then connect the other computer to the router via ethernet cable it should work?

thanks heaps for your help

 

[WindowsStar]

I would just connect both computers to the router via Ethernet cables. That will be your best bet.

 

[MatthewChilds]

ok, just want to make sure you understand what kind of internet i have, it's a wireless dongle that plugs in via usb.

 

[zigzag3143]

ok so if i simply connect my buffalo router to the computer with the dongle attached and then connect the other computer to the router via ethernet cable it should work?

thanks heaps for your help

Yes it should work. If it doesnt, you can simply "bridge" the wifi and ethernet. I am currently connect to the internet via a public wifi connection and have 2 computers and a VoIP phone bridged.

If you have a problem PM me.

Ken

 

[WindowsStar]

ok, just want to make sure you understand what kind of internet i have, it's a wireless dongle that plugs in via usb.

Matt,

Looks like Ken (zigzag3143) can take it from here. I am not an expert at bridging.

WS

 

[MatthewChilds]

ok i'll give it a go and post once i have
thanks again.

why can't windows just make it easy!!?

 

[WindowsStar]

ok i'll give it a go and post once i have
thanks again.

why can't windows just make it easy!!?

Because then I would be bored all night long!
:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: