Solution to Windows 7 file sharing failure

Step 1:Synchronization workgroup

 

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.

 

To view or change information about a computer, right-click computer and choose Properties ".

 

 

If the information needs to be changed, click Change settings in the computer name, domain, and workgroup settings column ".

 

 

Click change ".

 

Enter the appropriate computer name/workgroup name and press "OK ".

 

 

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

 

Step 2:Modify settings of Windows 7

 

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

 

 

Enable "network discovery", "file and printer sharing", and "public folder sharing". In the "password-protected sharing" section, select "disable password-protected sharing ".

 

Note:It is best to enable the media stream as well. In the "home group" section, we recommend that you select "allow Windows to manage home group connections (recommended )".

 

Step 3:Shared Object settings

 

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 "properties ".

 

Click the Share tab and click the Advanced share button.

 

 

Select "share this folder" and click "application" and "OK" to exit.

 

 

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 "properties ". The editor reminds everyone to click "edit" on the "security" page ".

 

 

Next, click "add.

 

Type Everyone and press OK to exit.

 

 

Select "Everyone" and select the corresponding permissions to be granted to Everyone in the permission selection column.

 

Step 4:Firewall settings

 

Open control panel/system and security/Windows Firewall and check firewall settings to ensure that "file and printer sharing" is permitted.

 

 

Step 5:View shared files

 

Choose "control panel"> "network and Internet"> "view network computers and devices"> "(corresponding computer/device name.

 

We need to remind you that this method can indeed help share files, but because the password access function is disabled, network security will be reduced.