Windows 7 Home network problem

It seems like a permissions issue between your Windows 7 system (Gigabyte) and the Windows 8.1 system (Pavilion) when trying to access the shared drive (D. Here are some troubleshooting steps to address this problem: 1. Check Windows Credential Manager: - On the Windows 7 system, open Credential Manager and check for any saved credentials that might be causing authentication conflicts. - Remove any cached credentials related to the Pavilion PC if found. 2. Re-Share the Drive: - On the Pavilion Windows 8.1 system, re-share the D: drive with Everyone. - Change the shared folder permissions to include Everyone and allow full control. 3. Network Discovery and File Sharing: - Ensure that Network Discovery and File Sharing are enabled on both the Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 systems. - Check the Network and Sharing Center settings to confirm that the network profile is set to Private/Home network on both systems. 4. Firewall and Antivirus Exceptions: - Temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus software on both systems to check if they are blocking access to shared resources. - Add exceptions in the firewall settings for file and printer sharing, as well as the provided file sharing ports (ports 137-139, 445). 5. Network Permissions: - Check for any third-party security software or VPNs that may interfere with network communication. - Verify that the Shared folder permissions are set correctly to allow access to Everyone. 6. Mapping Network Drive: - Instead of browsing through Network, try mapping the network drive manually using the IP address or the PC name directly. By following these steps and ensuring that both systems have the necessary sharing settings configured along with correct network permissions, you should be able to access the shared D: drive on the Pavilion PC from your Windows 7 Gigabyte system.