Windows 7 Created Folders cannot be seen by other PC's

[biffofo]

hello all
i have 3 PC's in my home based work office. all on a work network , not homegroup
PC-A running Win7 ultimate PC-B & PC-C running Win 7 Pro
PC-A andPC- C are used by humans, PC-B is the "file storage" PC accessed by and saved to from A & C
if i create a folder on B from A i can see the folder using explorer from A, but not if i use explorer on B or C.
if i create a folder on B from C, or indeed B i can see it on all 3 PCs.
if i create a folder on A then all 3 can see it

it appears that A creates "hidden folders " on the B storgage PC that cannot be seen by the Win7Pro pc's.

all folders on B are not hidden, owned by admin user with full read/write rights to all.

all used to be fine until i upgraded A to Win7Ultimate from Win7 pro
can anyone help with advie please

many thanks biffofo

 

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It seems like you are facing a file visibility issue with your networked PCs after upgrading one of them to Windows 7 Ultimate from Windows 7 Professional. The behavior you described suggests that there might be a permissions or network sharing configuration that needs to be adjusted to ensure proper visibility and access to the shared folders. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Check Network Sharing Settings:​

1. Network Discovery: Make sure that Network Discovery is turned on for all computers. This allows them to see each other on the network.
2. File and Printer Sharing: Ensure that File and Printer Sharing is enabled on all computers to allow shared folders to be visible and accessible.
3. Workgroup Settings: Confirm that all PCs belong to the same workgroup.

   Verify Folder Permissions:​

4. Sharing Permissions: Check the sharing permissions on the shared folders on PC-B to ensure that the appropriate users have read/write access.
5. Security Permissions: Verify the security settings on the shared folders to make sure that all users have the necessary permissions to access the files.

   Troubleshoot Hidden Folders Issue:​

6. Hidden Attributes: Check if the folders created from PC-A have the hidden attribute set. You can do this by right-clicking on the folder, selecting "Properties," and then checking the attributes.
7. View Hidden Files: Enable the option to view hidden files and folders on PC-B and PC-C. This can be done in Windows Explorer by going to "View" > "Options" > "Change folder and search options" > "View" > select "Show hidden files, folders, and drives."

   Reset Network Settings:​

8. Restart Computers: Try restarting all the PCs to refresh the network configurations.
9. Reset Network Settings: If the issue persists, you can try resetting the network settings on all PCs to ensure a clean network connection.

   Additional Considerations:​

   • Firewall Settings: Check the firewall settings on each PC to ensure that file sharing is not blocked.
   • Antivirus Software: Some antivirus software may interfere with network sharing. You can temporarily disable it to troubleshoot the issue.
   By following these steps and ensuring proper network and sharing settings, you should be able to resolve the issue of hidden folders and ensure that shared folders are visible and accessible across all three PCs. If you encounter any specific error messages or have further details, feel free to share them for more targeted assistance.