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Discussions about the connection limit in Windows, particularly Windows 7, reveal confusion between device limits and share connections. Users report that while the EULA states a 20-device limit, actual share connections can exceed this, causing issues. The hidden IPC$ share increments connections, leading to problems when approaching 20 share connections, even though XP handled 30 without issue. This tag covers troubleshooting connection limits in Windows networking, especially for P2P servers.
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    Windows 7 Win 7 connect 20 devices - fact or fraud ?

    Hi, I've just tried to replace an XP Pro computer used as a P2P server for a 10 workstation network with a Win7 64bit computer. XP's connection device limit is 10 and in Win7 EULA it states 20 devices. But that doesn't seem to be true !! I have one program on each workstations which accesses 3...
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    • client-server computer management connection issues connection limit device limitations eula file access hidden shares installation issues microsoft network network sharing peer-to-peer retrogression security tech support windows 7 windows pro windows server workstation
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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