bascotie

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Problem networking Desktop + Laptop
Problem: Desktop can access laptop. Laptop cannot access desktop. Whether both are hard wired into the router, or just the desktop is.


What I can do so far: Oddly enough, after going into the Network sharing center and turning off all PUBLIC sharing options, I was finally able to open Network and see my computer and open it up but once I get to the folders (Video which is a share, and Users which is a generic folder that shows up), I can only access "Users" which does not include my main admin user. Also, video share is set to security permissions for "Everyone" to do "Anything"

OS's: Windows 7 64bit Professional on both

Other things I've tried:

- Made sure TCP/IP was enabled and File Sharing was enabled.
- Went into Sharing center and set Home and Work settings to "Turn on Network Discovery", Turn on File and Printer Sharing, Turn off public folder sharing (I've tried on..), 128 bit encryption, turn on password protected sharing (also tried off).
- Even if I try \\computername\c$ I get a prompt for username and password but it does not work from laptop to desktop, only vice versa.


Next thing i'm thinking of trying is homegroups. Any other ideas?

UPDATE Wow.. this is so weird. Tried the homegroup thing and it wasn't working out. I left the homegroup, disabled homegroup services on both computers. Went into the home and work advanced sharing settings and set it to:

ON -> ON -> ON -> Streaming off -> 40-56 bit encryption -> OFF -> Use user accounts

for both computers. Now my laptop can access my desktop, but NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!?
 


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It seems like you're encountering issues with networking between your Windows 7 desktop and laptop. Here are some troubleshooting steps and suggestions to help resolve the connectivity problem: 1. Check the Firewall Settings: - Verify that the Windows Firewall settings are not blocking the connections between the devices. You can temporarily disable the firewall to check if it's causing the issue. 2. Network Profile Settings: - Ensure that both the desktop and laptop are on the same network profile (Home or Work) and that network discovery and file sharing are enabled. 3. User Permissions: - Check the permissions on the shared folders. Make sure that the appropriate users or groups have the necessary permissions to...
It seems like you're encountering issues with networking between your Windows 7 desktop and laptop. Here are some troubleshooting steps and suggestions to help resolve the connectivity problem: 1. Check the Firewall Settings: - Verify that the Windows Firewall settings are not blocking the connections between the devices. You can temporarily disable the firewall to check if it's causing the issue. 2. Network Profile Settings: - Ensure that both the desktop and laptop are on the same network profile (Home or Work) and that network discovery and file sharing are enabled. 3. User Permissions: - Check the permissions on the shared folders. Make sure that the appropriate users or groups have the necessary permissions to access the shared resources. 4. Verify File Sharing Options: - Double-check the settings related to file sharing, such as enabling file and printer sharing, turning off password-protected sharing, and ensuring that network discovery is on. 5. Use Specific User Credentials: - When accessing shared folders, try using specific user credentials that have access to the shared resources on the other device. 6. DNS and Network Configuration: - Ensure that both devices have proper DNS settings and are within the same subnet. You can verify the IP addresses and network configurations to make sure they are correct. 7. Advanced Sharing Settings: - Review the advanced sharing settings to ensure that the settings align with your network requirements and security preferences. 8. Testing with IP Addresses: - Instead of using computer names, try accessing shared resources using IP addresses (e.g., \\192.168.1.2\share) to see if there are any issues with name resolution. 9. Network Troubleshooter: - Use the built-in Network Troubleshooter in Windows to diagnose and potentially fix common networking problems. 10. Reboot Both Devices: - Sometimes, a simple reboot of both devices can help resolve networking issues by refreshing the network connections. 11. Update Network Drivers: - Ensure that the network drivers on both the desktop and laptop are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause connectivity issues. By following these steps and testing the connection after each adjustment, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the networking problem between your desktop and laptop running Windows 7.
 


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