Windows 7 Win7 and XP not seeing each other on Network

[palmer169]

I have Win7 connected via ethernet to router, and WinXP connected to same router via wireless. Both Internet work fine and using Win7 build 7000 the network worked also. Since upgrading to build 7057 I cannot get either machine to see each other on Network.

None of the solutions on this forum seem to work for me. I've setup home network on XP machine using "HOME" as the name, all file sharing enabled. I've disconnected from homegroup on Win7 and connected as a home network with all file sharing, etc enabled. I've reboot many time, etc.

This is driving me crazy, they don't even see each other! where as before they worked fine!



edit:

OK, I can now transfer my backup'd files from XP, which is all I needed to do for now. I'm getting restricted access in WinXP which shouldn't be too difficult to solve, I got this far by;

Leave homegroup, network as home.

Running network disk on win7, the small file that winXP network wizard makes as option - Not sure whether this made a difference.

In explorer folder, right click on computer icon, add a network connection, then \\yourcomputername\shareddocs I could then use my WinXP networked files.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you've made progress with transferring your files from Windows XP to Windows 7. However, if you still encounter issues with network visibility or restricted access, here are some steps you can take to resolve these problems:

For Network Visibility:​

1. Check Network Discovery Settings:
   • Make sure network discovery is turned on for both Windows 7 and Windows XP.
   • Go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change advanced sharing settings.
   • Enable network discovery, file and printer sharing, and public folder sharing.
   []Workgroup Name Matching:
   • Ensure that both machines are in the same workgroup. You mentioned using "HOME" on XP. Confirm that Windows 7 is also using the same workgroup name.
   • To change the workgroup on Windows 7, go to Control Panel -> System and Security -> System -> Change settings -> Change.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Check the firewall settings on both machines. Temporarily disable the firewall to see if it's blocking network discovery.
   • Sometimes third-party antivirus software can interfere with network sharing. Temporarily disable these to troubleshoot.
   []Check IP Configuration:
   • Ensure both machines have proper IP configurations. Use static IPs within the same subnet range.
   • Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig /all to check IP details.

     For Restricted Access on Windows XP:​

   • To resolve the "Restricted Access" issue, you can try the following:
   • Check the permissions on the shared folders on Windows XP. Ensure that the appropriate users have the necessary permissions to access the shared folders.
   • You can also try creating a new user account on Windows XP with appropriate permissions to see if the issue persists.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Rebooting both machines after making changes can sometimes help in refreshing network settings.
     • Network Troubleshooter:
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   • ]Use the built-in network troubleshooter available in Windows to diagnose and fix common network problems.
   • Go to Control Panel -> Troubleshooting -> View all -> Internet Connections. By following these steps, you should be able to address the network visibility and access issues between your Windows XP and Windows 7 machines. Let me know if you encounter any more difficulties!