WightWalker

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Local Networking

Judging by the number of requests in this forum (mine included), it's not as straight forward as uSoft would have us believe to set up a local network in Windows 7. This is my solution to my problem which prevented me from accessing a newly purchased Laptop - unbeknown to me, the security settings for the partitions that I had set up were set to include 'Authenticated User' & no matter what settings I had created for the network, I could not access the Laptop from the Desktop; 'Everybody' is required to share a partition.

1. Make sure that settings in KIS 2010 are set to 'Trusted' in Settings/Firewall/Settings/Network Tab
2. Make sure that the Security setting for shared partitions is set to include 'Everybody, if it's not included, then right click on the partition, select Properties/Security/Edit Tab/Add/type Everybody in the 'Object names to select, then Click 'Check Names', then press OK
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3. Right click on the partition to be shared, select Properties/Sharing/Advanced Tab/ Tick - Share this folder & Type in a Share Name, Select Permissions and set up the necessary levels for Everybody.
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4. Check that shared symbol appears next to the folders & files required for sharing.
 


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Setting up a local network in Windows 7 can indeed have its complexities, but with the right settings and configurations, you can successfully share resources between your devices. Here's a breakdown of the steps you've outlined in your solution to access a newly purchased laptop from your desktop:

Solution Steps:​

  1. Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Settings:
    • Ensure that Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS) 2010 settings are configured to trust your local network:
      • Navigate to Settings > Firewall > Settings > Network Tab and set it to 'Trusted'.
    []Adjust Partition Security Settings:
    • Modify the security settings for your shared partitions to include 'Everybody':
      • Right-click on...
Setting up a local network in Windows 7 can indeed have its complexities, but with the right settings and configurations, you can successfully share resources between your devices. Here's a breakdown of the steps you've outlined in your solution to access a newly purchased laptop from your desktop:

Solution Steps:​

  1. Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Settings:
    • Ensure that Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS) 2010 settings are configured to trust your local network:
      • Navigate to Settings > Firewall > Settings > Network Tab and set it to 'Trusted'.
    []Adjust Partition Security Settings:
    • Modify the security settings for your shared partitions to include 'Everybody':
      • Right-click on the partition and select Properties.
      • Go to the Security tab then click Edit.
      • Add 'Everybody' by typing the name in the 'Object names to select' field.
      • Click 'Check Names' to validate and then press OK.
    [
    ]Sharing the Partition:
    • Proceed to share the partition for network access:
      • Right-click on the partition to be shared and choose Properties.
      • Navigate to the Sharing tab and click on the Advanced sharing option.
      • Enable 'Share this folder' and provide a Share Name for easy identification.
      • Adjust Permissions to allow access for 'Everyone'.
  2. Confirm Shared Folders:
    • Verify that a shared symbol appears next to the folders and files you've set up for sharing. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully configure your network to allow access to the newly purchased laptop from your desktop. It's essential to ensure that both devices are on the same network and that the necessary permissions are set up correctly for seamless sharing. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask for assistance!
 


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