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file store
About this tag
The file store tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about networked file storage devices and their accessibility from Windows systems. Topics include issues with Windows 7 not detecting a networked file store after network disruptions, while other operating systems like Windows XP can connect successfully. Users share troubleshooting steps such as rebooting machines and network switches, and express frustration with Microsoft for persistent connectivity problems. The tag is relevant for users experiencing similar network file store access issues on Windows 7 and seeking community advice.
Today my partner unplugged a number of network cables, not realising their importance. Now for about three hours my Windows 7 desktop will not find one of the computers on my home network (a networked file store). Two windows XP systems on the network successfully find this machine and can...
annoyance
bugs
community
end users
feedback
filestore
future outlook
home network
microsoft
network
network discovery
operating system
productivity
stability issues
support
system performance
technology
user experience
windows 7
windows xp