Windows 7 Can't access my network shares

[kc5jmr]

I ments have a win 2000 server that I store documents on, it has just simple share and no active dir or domain controller started on it. when my laptop had vista I was able to access the shared directories fine and I was able to access the remote desktop connect fine, but now I can't access either since I installed windows 7 home premium (64bit) what am I missing. I checked all my XP machines and I can access the shard directories fine as well as the Remote descktop connect.

What am I missing



Robert

 

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It seems like you are facing connectivity issues with your Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) laptop when trying to access shared directories on your Windows 2000 server as well as using Remote Desktop Connection. The problem might be due to compatibility issues or security settings. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve these issues:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Network Discovery and File Sharing:
   • Ensure Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing are turned on in the network settings of your Windows 7 laptop.
   • To check this, go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
   []Workgroup Settings:
   • Make sure that both your Windows 7 laptop and Windows 2000 server are on the same workgroup.
   • You can check the workgroup settings by right-clicking on "Computer" or "This PC" in Windows Explorer, selecting "Properties" and then checking the workgroup settings.
   []User Permissions:
   • Check the user permissions on the shared directories on the Windows 2000 server.
   • Make sure that the user account you are using on the Windows 7 laptop has appropriate permissions to access the shared folders.
   []Firewall Settings:
   • Check the Windows Firewall or any third-party firewall settings on both the Windows 7 laptop and the Windows 2000 server.
   • Try temporarily disabling the firewall to see if it resolves the issue. If it does, you need to configure the firewall to allow file sharing.
   []Network Type:
   • Ensure that your network is set to a "Home" or "Work" network type, not "Public".
   • Public networks have stricter security settings that can block file sharing.
   []Legacy SMB Support:
   • Windows 7 may have disabled older versions of the SMB protocol that Windows 2000 uses for file sharing.
   • Try enabling SMBv1/CIFS in Windows 7 to see if it helps.

     Setting SMBv1/CIFS in Windows 7:​

   []Go to Control Panel > Programs. []Click on "Turn Windows features on or off." []Check the box for "SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support" and save the changes.
2. Reboot your system and try accessing shared folders again. By following these steps and ensuring proper network settings, permissions, firewall configurations, and enabling legacy SMB support if needed, you should be able to access the shared directories on your Windows 2000 server from your Windows 7 laptop. Let me know if you need further assistance!