Windows 7 networking shouldnt be this difficult??

Azim1980

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Or should it be?
It should be setting up a workgroup.
Then enabling sharing on the folder(s)
Then do the same on the other machines
And there its done! Why the heck, doesnt it work???
(might as well set up a domain to share files???)
 

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Have you checked the Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings on each computer:

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Check the highlighted items:

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Kari
 

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