Windows 7/8 file sharing failure solution

Step 1: synchronize working groups

No matter what version of Windows operating system is used, the first step is to ensure that the names of working groups of computers connected to the Internet are consistent.
Right-click"Computer", Select"Attribute".

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If the relevant information needs to be changed,Computer Name, domain, and workgroup settings"Column, click"Change Settings".

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Click"Change".

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Enter the appropriate computer name/workgroup name, and then pressOK".

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After completing this step, restart your computer to make the change take effect.

Step 2: change the settings of Windows 7

Open"Control panel Network and Internet network and sharing center advanced sharing settings".

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Enable"Network Discovery","File and printer sharing","Public folder sharing";"Password protection sharingSelect"Disable password protection sharing".

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Note: it is best to enable a media stream. In addition,Home Group"Section. We recommend that you select"Allow Windows to manage home group connections (recommended)".

Step 3: Set shared objects

Now, we turn to shared objects. The most direct method is to drag the files/folders to be shared to a public folder.

To share certain Windows 7 folders, right-click the folder and select"Attribute".

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Click"Share"Label, click"Advanced sharing"Button.

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Select"Share this folderClickApplication","OK.

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If a folder is set to share, all its subfolders are set to share by default.


In the previous step 2, we have disabled password protection sharing, so now we need to make some changes to the security permissions of the shared folder. Right-click the folder to be shared and select"Attribute". In theSecurity"Page, click"Edit".

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Next, click"Add"Button.

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TypeEveryoneClick"OK.

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Select"Everyone", Select the permission to be granted in the permission selection columnEveryone.

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Step 4: Firewall settings

Open"Control panel/system and security/Windows Firewall"Check the firewall settings to ensure"File and printer sharing"Is allowed.

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Step 5: View shared files

Open"Control panel">"Network and Internet">"View network computers and devices">"(Corresponding computer/device name).

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