file sharing between desktop using XP and netbook using windows 7

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i have desktop that networks my computer running XP with another xp notebook.
Trying to network another netbook running windows 7 startup. To file share
windows 7 asks to select a homegroup. However, windows 7 indicates that my xp
computers have no "Homegroup." What am I missing on my XP desktop?
 
litaben said:
i have desktop that networks my computer running XP with another xp notebook.
Trying to network another netbook running windows 7 startup. To file share
windows 7 asks to select a homegroup. However, windows 7 indicates that my xp
computers have no "Homegroup." What am I missing on my XP desktop?
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"Homegroup" is *only* for networks where *all* of the computers are
Windows 7. See
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...mputers-running-different-versions-of-Windows
 
Hi
Win 7 when configured on peer-to-peer Network, Win 7 has three types of
Sharing configurations.
Home Network = Works only between Win 7 computers. This type of
configuration makes it very easy to Entry Level Users to start Network
sharing.
Work Network = Basically similar to the previous methods of sharing that let
you control what, how, and to whom folders would be shared with.
Public Sharing = Public Network (like Internet cafe) to reduce security
risks.
The Work Network is the one that most of us are going (and need) to use.
Win 7 Work Network's Sharing settings are in principle similar to Vista's
configuration, some menus locations in Win 7 might be in different place,
and look a little different, but it should not be a problem to adapt.
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
Win 7 -
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...mputers-running-different-versions-of-Windows
Win7 - Work Network with a little visual help),
,http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
When finished with the setting of the system it is advisable to Reboot all
the hardware including Router and all computers involved.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
 
Hi,

There are so many troubleshooting steps which will help to resolve the issues related with file sharing. On a peer to peer Windows network, your computer must have a unique name. Name each computer correctly to ensure the file sharing. TCP/IP is the best network protocol for basic file sharing with Windows. In order to set up the correct file sharing, your computer must have correct IP address and Internet connection firewall must be disabled.
 
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