About this tag
The media repository tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about using a computer as a central storage location for media files on a home network. In the featured thread, a user describes a workgroup network with a Linux-based server acting as a repository for media played on a TV. The discussion involves troubleshooting connectivity issues between Windows clients (Vista, 8.1, RT) and a Samba share on a Zorin OS server. Topics include workgroup networking, file sharing, Samba configuration, and cross-platform access problems. This tag is relevant for users setting up or maintaining a home media server with mixed Windows and Linux systems.
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    Windows 8 Workgroup connection problem

    I have a workgroup (versus homegroup) network through a linksys router. There are two mobile wifi clients Lapdog is an HP, Vista Home Surface is a MS Surface, RT 8.1 Two desktops are connected via Ethernet Office is Dell, Windows 8.1 and serves as a file server to the portables. Server...
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    • Thread
    • access denied connection desktop error 0x80070005 file server file sharing linksys router media repository microsoft surface mobile clients network network security permissions samba troubleshooting windows 8.1 windows update windows vista workgroup
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support