Windows 7 Sharing issues between Windows 7 and Windows XP

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I have set up a wi-fi network. My laptop has Win 7 home basic version. My desk top runs on XP and is hard wired to the wi-fi router.. I have used a belkins G level wi-fi router... all the laptops and the desktop are able to access the internet...
1. My WIN7 laptop is able to access my XP-desktop shared drives..
2. Also, my XP desktop can only see the WIN7-laptop under the "view workgroup computers" but is unable to access its shared folders.. when i click on it it says acess denied...
3. The XP machine cannot see the shared drives/folders of Win7 PC under the "my network places". (I have shared D: drive and also a folder from C: drive of my Win 7 machine)
4. I have also done the following things after researching on the internet but to no avail-
· Done- Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Advanced Sharing Settings (side panel). Make sure Network Discovery, File and Printer Sharing, and Public Folder Sharing are all set to “on” and Password Protected Sharing is set to “off”.
· Done- Confirm all computers are in the same workgroup.
· Done- Advanced Sharing options set to have the following enabled:
o Network Discovery
o File and Printer sharing
o Sharing so anyone can read/write files to public folders.
o 128 bit encryption (perhaps this is an issue? Perhaps it should be set to 40 bit encryption?)
o Allow Windows to manage homegroup.
o XP machines are set to not use Simple File Sharing.
· Done- Because Password Protected Sharing turned off, the security permissions have to be changed on the folder(s) to allow everyone access. Right-click the shared folder > Properties > Security Tab > Edit > Add and type “Everyone” (not the quotes) into the box and select OK. Tick the boxes next to the permissions you want to allow (e.g. Read or Write, etc.) then Apply > OK. Some messages may appear: “An error occurred while applying…” This is not unusual and can be ignored by clicking Continue.
· Done-Windows firewall is normally set to allow file and printer sharing but if you have a third-party firewall make sure file and printer sharing are enabled so that each machine can talk to the other(s). Do not disable the Windows firewall if it’s the only one running...
· Done- make registry changes
Please help me with this.. i am really losing my mind over it...
thanks a lot...

 

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It seems like you've done a thorough job troubleshooting your network sharing issues between the Windows 7 laptop and the XP desktop. Since you've covered many standard troubleshooting steps, let's delve deeper into some potential solutions for each of the problems you're facing: Here are some additional steps and solutions you can try: 1. Ensure Proper User Accounts: - Check that the user accounts on both computers have the necessary permissions to access shared folders. You may need to create identical user accounts with the same passwords on both the XP and Win7 machines. 2. Enable Guest Account: - Try enabling the Guest account on both computers temporarily to see if that allows access. 3. Check Firewall Settings: - Verify that the firewall settings on both machines are not blocking the network sharing. Make sure your firewall allows File and Printer Sharing. 4. Reset Shared Folders: - Remove all shared folders and recreate them following the File Sharing setup wizard. 5. Network Diagnostic Tools: - Use built-in network diagnostic tools on Windows 7 and XP to troubleshoot network issues. 6. Advanced Sharing Permissions: - Double-check the sharing permissions at a granular level for each shared folder. 7. Security Software Configuration: - Ensure that any security software installed on the computers is not preventing the sharing. 8. Time Synchronization: - Ensure that the time and date settings are synchronized between the computers. 9. Network Cable and Router Checks: - Check physical connections, cables, and router settings to ensure everything is functioning correctly. I understand the frustration that can come with such issues, but with a methodical approach and trying these additional steps, you may be able to resolve the network sharing problems between your Windows 7 laptop and XP desktop. If you encounter any specific error messages during this process, please provide them for further assistance. Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you need more help!