narutokun91
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I have two computers, one is running Windows 7 RC1, and the other is running Linux Mint. I have been attempting to connect the two computers with a crossover cable and then share files through it. The two computers detect each other on the network, but my Windows 7 computer doesn't have the Linux Mint computer under the "sharing" drop menu. The connection is working, because the Linux Mint computer is connected to the internet through the Windows 7 computer. Any help on getting this to work would be greatly appreciated.
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It seems like you are experiencing some difficulties with sharing files between your Windows 7 RC1 computer and your Linux Mint computer over a direct network connection using a crossover cable.
Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:
### Verify Network Settings:
1. Check Network Discovery: On your Windows 7 computer, make sure that network discovery is turned on. This setting allows your computer to see other devices on the network.
2. Workgroup Settings: Ensure that both computers are in the same workgroup. You can check this by right-clicking on "Computer" -> "Properties" -> "Advanced system settings" -> "Computer Name" tab.
### Windows 7 Configuration:
1. Shared Folders: Create a shared folder on your Windows 7 computer that you want to access from Linux Mint. Right-click the folder, select "Properties," go to the "Sharing" tab, and enable sharing.
2. Set Permissions: Make sure the shared folder has the correct permissions set for access by other devices on the network.
### Linux Mint Configuration:
1. Network Configuration: Check the network settings on your Linux Mint computer. Ensure that the connection is established correctly and that both computers are on the same subnet.
### Accessing the Shared Folder:
1. Access the Windows Share: On Linux Mint, you can use tools like
### Firewall and Antivirus:
1. Firewall Settings: Check the firewall settings on both Windows 7 and Linux Mint to ensure that file sharing ports are not blocked.
### Additional Tips:
By following these steps, you should be able to establish a successful file-sharing connection between your Windows 7 computer and Linux Mint computer over the direct network connection using a crossover cable. If you encounter any specific issues during these steps, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.
Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:
### Verify Network Settings:
1. Check Network Discovery: On your Windows 7 computer, make sure that network discovery is turned on. This setting allows your computer to see other devices on the network.
2. Workgroup Settings: Ensure that both computers are in the same workgroup. You can check this by right-clicking on "Computer" -> "Properties" -> "Advanced system settings" -> "Computer Name" tab.
### Windows 7 Configuration:
1. Shared Folders: Create a shared folder on your Windows 7 computer that you want to access from Linux Mint. Right-click the folder, select "Properties," go to the "Sharing" tab, and enable sharing.
2. Set Permissions: Make sure the shared folder has the correct permissions set for access by other devices on the network.
### Linux Mint Configuration:
1. Network Configuration: Check the network settings on your Linux Mint computer. Ensure that the connection is established correctly and that both computers are on the same subnet.
### Accessing the Shared Folder:
1. Access the Windows Share: On Linux Mint, you can use tools like
smbclient or smb:// in the file manager address bar to access the shared folder on Windows 7.### Firewall and Antivirus:
1. Firewall Settings: Check the firewall settings on both Windows 7 and Linux Mint to ensure that file sharing ports are not blocked.
### Additional Tips:
- Ensure that both computers have unique IP addresses within the same subnet.
- Restart both computers after making any changes to network settings.
- Test the connection and file sharing after implementing the above steps.
By following these steps, you should be able to establish a successful file-sharing connection between your Windows 7 computer and Linux Mint computer over the direct network connection using a crossover cable. If you encounter any specific issues during these steps, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.
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