Windows 7 Unable to access/edit LAN Hard Drive Folder

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
Linksys/T-Mobile Hot Spot (wireless) ROUTER with Ethernet connections to 1) Home Phone, 2) iMAC PowerPC/OS X Leopard, 3) PC/Windows 7 32bit and 4) IOMEGA HOME MEDIA NETWORK HARD DRIVE (herein "NHD").

PERTINENT SYSTEM STATUS:
The NHD contains 1) a "BACKUPS" folder with sub-folders containing scheduled & unscheduled backups and system images from both computers and 2) specific folders e.g. MOVIES.

THE PROBLEM:
Upon attempting to open the "BACKUPS" folder on the NHD from the PC, a WINDOWS SECURITY panel opens 1) requesting a user name and NETWORK password to the NHD, 2) listing the PC name as a DOMAIN name and 3) a red "X" - Access Denied.

CONFLICTS & FACTS:
1) As User/Administrator, I have not set any "folder" security/passwords, 2) I can open, view, edit and delete any of the other folders on the NHD from the PC and can open, view, edit and delete ALL folders from the iMAC , 3) I have NO domain setup, only a WORK GROUP name, 4) Network access protection is OFF.

UPON SELECTING "BACKUPS" FOLDER PROPERTIES ON THE PC:
General Tab: ♦File Type > Share
Network Tab: ♦Computer Name > the NHD ?? ♦Computer Type > Windows NT 4.9 Server ??
♦Work Group > "WORKGROUP" (Control Panel System Info shows true Name)
Security Tab: ♦Object Name > \\Iomega-....\Backups
"You do not have permission to view or edit this object's permission settings."
Previous Versions Tab: None

PLEASE HELP! THE ABOVE PROBLEM BEGAN RECENTLY AND UNEXPECTENTLY!

 

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It seems like you are experiencing a specific issue with accessing the "BACKUPS" folder on the IOMEGA HOME MEDIA NETWORK HARD DRIVE (NHD) from your PC. The Windows Security panel is prompting for a username and network password, showing the PC name as a domain name, and displaying an "Access Denied" message. Given the information you provided, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this access issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Sharing Permissions:
   • Verify the sharing permissions for the "BACKUPS" folder on the NHD. Ensure that it is shared with the correct permissions for both the PC and the iMAC.
   []Reset Permissions:
   • You may need to reset the permissions for the "BACKUPS" folder. Make sure that the appropriate users have the necessary permissions to access the folder.
   []Check Network Discovery:
   • Ensure that Network Discovery is turned on for both the PC and the NHD. This setting allows devices to see each other on the network.
   []Use Network Credentials:
   • When prompted for the username and password, try entering the credentials for the NHD. Use the username and password associated with the NHD's network access.
   []Check Workgroup Names:
   • Confirm that the workgroup names on both the PC and the NHD are the same (e.g., "WORKGROUP"). This ensures proper network communication.
   []Verify PC Configuration:
   • Check if there are any recent changes in the PC's network settings or firewall that might be blocking access to the NHD.
   []Update Network Drivers:
   • Update the network drivers on your PC to ensure that it is communicating correctly with the NHD.
2. Access Shared Folders:
   • Try accessing other shared folders on the NHD to see if the issue is specific to the "BACKUPS" folder.

     Additional Information:​

     • To further troubleshoot the issue, you can also try accessing the "BACKUPS" folder from a different device on the network to see if the problem persists.
     • If the problem continues, you may need to review the network settings on both the PC and the NHD to ensure they are configured correctly for sharing.
     If these steps do not resolve the issue, please provide additional details or specific error messages encountered during the troubleshooting process so that further assistance can be offered.