Windows 7 Win7 Network share connection dropouts, choppiness

[sa3atsky]

Hello, this community is real cool and smoothened out my test transition to Win7.. But I've had a prob that wont go away, here it goes:

Im currently running Windows 7 build 7600 ver 090713-1255 x64. I've configured my Windows 7 homegroup with other PCs in the network on my Thomson Speedtouch 585 v6 router.. This is all on wired connections..
In Networking advanced settings, I've set:

• turn on network discovery
• turn on file and printer sharing
• turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files
• enable media streaming
• enable file sharing for devices with 40-56bit encryption
• Turn off password protected sharing
• Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections

I have also designated static IP addresses to both PCs, however on the Win7 Machine only for IPv4 as I don't think my router supports IPv6.

Now everything works fine at first. I can view and access files from both my Winxp sp3 Machine and Win7.. The mayhem starts when I actually start accessing the files. This was also tested with Ubuntu 9.04 on a samba share, resulting in the exact same problem.
First of all, I tried transferring files resulting with woeful speeds (2-4mb\per second!), all of a sudden the connection drops out, I can't access the shared drives anymore and Windows 7 gets choppy affecting everything from music to mouse movement! This also happens whenever I try to access files such as viewing videos or music from both ways.. The choppiness persists until I restart..

I really don't understand what's the deal, I thought this homegroup thing was supposed to provide less problems and more solutions.. I'm not sure what to do next, should I disable IPv6? or does anybody familiar with this problem have a workaround?
Thanks for reading, would appreciate the help

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering some network sharing issues on your Windows 7 system despite setting up the configurations correctly. The problem you described, with slow file transfer speeds, dropped connections, and system choppiness, can be frustrating. Here are some steps and troubleshooting tips you can try:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Disable IPv6:
   • Since you mentioned that your router may not support IPv6, disabling it on your Windows 7 machine could be a good step to take. To disable IPv6:
     • Go to "Control Panel" > "Network and Sharing Center."
     • Click on your network connection.
     • Uncheck the box next to "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)."
     • Click OK to apply the changes.
   []Update Network Drivers:
   • Make sure your network adapter drivers are up-to-date. Outdated or faulty drivers can cause network issues. Visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers for your network adapters.
   []Check Firewall Settings:
   • Your firewall settings might be causing interference. Temporarily disable the firewall and see if the issue persists. If disabling the firewall resolves the problem, carefully adjust the settings to allow file sharing while keeping the system secure.
   []Reset Homegroup:
   • Sometimes resetting the Homegroup configuration can resolve sharing issues. To reset the Homegroup:
     • Go to "Control Panel" > "Network and Sharing Center" > "HomeGroup."
     • Click on "Leave the homegroup" and follow the on-screen instructions.
     • Reboot your computer and recreate the Homegroup.
   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Windows has a built-in troubleshooter for network issues. Run the Network Troubleshooter to diagnose and repair common networking problems:
     • Go to "Control Panel" > "Troubleshooting" > "Network and Internet" > "Network Adapter."
   []Check Router Settings:
   • Verify that your router firmware is up-to-date. Consider checking for any Quality of Service (QoS) settings that might affect network performance.
   []Additional Tips:
   • Ensure there are no network bandwidth limitations set on any device.
   • Test the network performance when only one device is connected to see if the issue persists.

     Conclusion:​

     Try these troubleshooting steps to resolve the network sharing issues you are experiencing on Windows 7. Disabling IPv6, updating network drivers, and checking firewall settings are some key areas to focus on. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any more questions!