Solved Sharing files between a Windows XP PC and a Windows 7 PC over a home n
- Thread starter jacatone
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Assuming both machines are networked, on the XP machine, make sure that file sharing is turned on and that you are sharing the necessary folders. Also, the workgroup name on each machine should be the same.
My Computer
At a glance
Win7U 64 RTMQ95508GB GskillASUS|EAH4850/HTDI/1GD3/A
- OS
- Win7U 64 RTM
- CPU
- Q9550
- Motherboard
- GA-EP45-UD3R
- Memory
- 8GB Gskill
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS|EAH4850/HTDI/1GD3/A
- Sound Card
- xfi Plat
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell 2405fpw
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- Seagate & WD sata Drives
- PSU
- Antec
- Case
- Antec
- Keyboard
- MS Natural Ergonomic 4000
- Mouse
- Logitech MX610 USB Cordless
here is a nice tutorial by severedsolo File Sharing - Between Windows 7 and XP Network Computers
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No buil...16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GBASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home Built Desktop By DataTech
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
- Memory
- 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
- Sound Card
- Onboard Realtek 5-1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung P2570HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
- PSU
- Corsair HX650W
- Case
- Inwin Dragon Rider
- Cooling
- Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
- Keyboard
- E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
- Mouse
- steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
- Internet Speed
- 48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
- Antivirus
- Norton Internet Security 2013
- Browser
- IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
- Other Info
- 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
Good link, Gary. Bookmarked for future reference. 
My Computer
At a glance
Win7U 64 RTMQ95508GB GskillASUS|EAH4850/HTDI/1GD3/A
- OS
- Win7U 64 RTM
- CPU
- Q9550
- Motherboard
- GA-EP45-UD3R
- Memory
- 8GB Gskill
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS|EAH4850/HTDI/1GD3/A
- Sound Card
- xfi Plat
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell 2405fpw
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- Seagate & WD sata Drives
- PSU
- Antec
- Case
- Antec
- Keyboard
- MS Natural Ergonomic 4000
- Mouse
- Logitech MX610 USB Cordless
Glad you have it working. 
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No buil...16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GBASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home Built Desktop By DataTech
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
- Memory
- 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
- Sound Card
- Onboard Realtek 5-1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung P2570HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
- PSU
- Corsair HX650W
- Case
- Inwin Dragon Rider
- Cooling
- Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
- Keyboard
- E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
- Mouse
- steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
- Internet Speed
- 48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
- Antivirus
- Norton Internet Security 2013
- Browser
- IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
- Other Info
- 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.