Windows 7 How enable folder and file sharing on 2 W7 computers?

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I have a laptop running W7 Home Premium SP-1 and a Netbook running W7 Starter SP-1. They both belong to a Homegroup named 'HOMEGROUP1.' I would like to know how to enable each computer full access to all files and folders and printers on each other. If you can, please direct me to a step-by-step set of instructions (they might be different for the two versions of Windows 7 I'm using). Also, what is a Network Password? Thank you.

 

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To enable full access to files, folders, and printers between your Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 laptop and Windows 7 Starter SP1 netbook within the 'HOMEGROUP1' homegroup, you can follow these step-by-step instructions for both devices:

For Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 Laptop:​

1. Join the Homegroup:
   • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on Homegroup and select Join now.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to join the existing homegroup named 'HOMEGROUP1'.
   []Configure Homegroup Sharing Settings:
   • After joining the homegroup, go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on Choose homegroup and sharing options.
   • Ensure that you have checked the appropriate sharing settings for files, folders, and printers.

For Windows 7 Starter SP1 Netbook:​

1. Join the Homegroup:
   • Access Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on Homegroup and select Join now.
   • Follow the prompts to join the existing 'HOMEGROUP1' homegroup.
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1. ]Adjust Homegroup Sharing Settings:
   • Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on Choose homegroup and sharing options.
   • Verify that the sharing settings for files, folders, and printers are configured as needed.

     Network Password:​

     • The network password is used in the context of a homegroup to provide secure access to shared resources. It helps ensure that only authorized devices can connect to the homegroup and access files, folders, and printers.
     • During the homegroup setup process, you might have been prompted to create a homegroup password. This password is used to allow other devices to join the homegroup securely.
     • If you are accessing shared resources within the same homegroup, the network password is the key to authenticating and gaining access to these resources.
     By following these steps and ensuring that both your laptop and netbook are properly configured within the 'HOMEGROUP1' homegroup, you should be able to achieve full access to files, folders, and printers on both devices. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!