Windows 8 win8 sharing & people app problem

Issue 1: Accessing Shared Drives from Windows 7 Desktop PC​

1. Check Network Discovery and File Sharing:
   • Ensure that Network Discovery and File Sharing are enabled on both the Windows 7 PC and the Windows 8 laptop.
   • To check this, go to Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change advanced sharing settings.
   []Check Homegroup Settings:
   • Make sure both devices are on the same Homegroup or Workgroup.
   • You can change the Workgroup on Windows 8 by going to Control Panel → System and Security → System → Advanced system settings.
   []Shared Folder Permissions:
   • Verify that the shared folder on the Windows 7 PC has the correct permissions for access.
   • Right-click on the folder → Properties → Sharing tab → Advanced Sharing → Permissions.
   []Network Location Type:
   • Confirm that the network type on both devices is set to Home or Work (not Public).
   • You can check and change this in the Network and Sharing Center.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus software on both devices to check if they are blocking the connection.

     Issue 2: Linking Accounts in Windows 8 People App​

     When linking your Gmail, Twitter, and Facebook accounts to the People app in Windows 8, it can help consolidate and merge your contacts from these accounts. Here's how you can do it:
   []Open the People App:
   • Launch the People app on your Windows 8 laptop.
   []Add Accounts:
   • Click on the "Add an Account" option.
   • Select the accounts you want to link, such as Gmail, Twitter, and Facebook.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to each account.
2. Sync Contacts:
   • Once you've added the accounts, contacts from these accounts should sync automatically.
   • You may need to configure the sync settings for each account to ensure contacts are merged. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot your shared drive access issue and integrate your contacts from Gmail, Twitter, and Facebook in the Windows 8 People app. If you encounter any specific errors or need further assistance, feel free to provide more details!