Windows 7 Network problem mapping drives and slow file transfer from one machine

[Jaz]

I have 2 win7 64bit, i7 machines and want to share files/drives between. One machine (machine #2) lets me share its files but is very slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. The other machine (machine #1) won't let me share any folder/files (and map a drive for that matter) at all and gives me an error message as you can see.
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What am I doing wrong? I've shared each folder/drive on each machine and I HAVE THEM WITH THE SAME "WORK GROUP" name. Is it a matter with win 7 firewall or accounts or permissions? I do not have a problem with a win xp machine. That machine (machine #3) saves files very fast to machine #2 and machine #2 can access (map) files/drives on machine #3 very easily - no problems. This is very frustrating since machines #1 and #2 are very fast by themselves (and way faster than machine #3) but cannot be hardly used via my network. The network is sound since I can get both #1 and #2 machines to save files very fast (Approx 14megs) to a networked NAS . Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jaz

 

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It seems like you are facing some networking issues with sharing files and folders between your Windows 7 machines. Let's troubleshoot the problems you are encountering on machine #1 and the slowness on machine #2.

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Error Message on Machine #1:
   • Ensure that you have enabled file and printer sharing on both machines.
   • Check the firewall settings on machine #1. Windows Firewall might be blocking the sharing. You can temporarily disable the firewall to see if that resolves the issue.
   • Verify the permissions on the shared folders on machine #1. Make sure that the appropriate users or groups have permission to access the shared folders.
2. Slowness on Machine #2:
   • Check the network cables and connections. Slow network speeds can sometimes be caused by faulty cables or poor connections.
   • Update the network adapter drivers on machine #2. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause slow network performance.
   • Check the network configuration settings on machine #2. Ensure that the network adapter is set to the correct speed and duplex settings.

     Additional Tips:​

     • You might want to ensure that both machines are on the same subnet.
     • Consider creating a specific user account on each machine with the same username and password for easier sharing.
     • If the issue persists, you could try creating a new shared folder and see if the problem persists.
     By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issues with sharing files and drives between your Windows 7 machines. If you have any specific error messages or details, feel free to share them for more targeted assistance.