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The shared icon tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about network file sharing between Windows computers, particularly when users can see shared folders but cannot access them due to permission errors. Topics include configuring workgroups like MSHOME, setting up shared partitions, and troubleshooting access denied messages across different Windows versions such as Windows 7 and Windows XP. The tag focuses on resolving connectivity and permission issues in home or small office networks, with an emphasis on practical steps to enable file exchange between laptops and desktops.
  1. WightWalker

    Windows 7 Can see shared files but can't access them Laptop on network

    I know this has probably been covered previously but I haven't fixed my problem yet. On my original setup the Desktop PC (Windows 7) talks to the old Laptop (Windows XP) perfectly OK. I've just bought a new laptop with Windows 7, configured the Network to MSHOME (same as on existing...
    • WightWalker
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    • access issues desktop file access file sharing firewall homegroup kaspersky mshome network network connection network setup old laptop permissions private network shared icon sharing troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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