Windows 7 windows 7 file sharing

[stvnwk11]

Hi I am trying to share files between pc and mac over lan.
I am having trouble figuring it out. I have read a lot of different tutorial on the
subject which only made me more confused.
The main thing I dont understand is I read that to share files on the mac you need
to enable password protected sharing. I enabled it but I dont understand how to set the password for it? is it just my windows password? I am the only user on my pc, but I do not show up under the file sharing options, my account is called steven nowak but it only lists 'everyone' as a 'share with..' option, so to log in from the mac would I have to type steven nowak as the user name? and If i wanted to give access to a specific folder to someone I didnt want to have my main windows password would I really have to create a whole account for that person on my pc even thought they wont be using it directly only accessing a small portion of the files? Or does anyone know an easy step-by-step way to share files between a pc and mac with windows 7 and os x. I have tried everything I can think over the past few months, and still cant see the pc on the mac. any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks, Steven

 

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Sharing files between a PC running Windows 7 and a Mac can be a bit tricky, but with the right settings and configurations, you can establish a successful file sharing setup over LAN. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Setting Up File Sharing on Windows 7:​

1. Enable File Sharing:
   • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Choose "Change advanced sharing settings" on the left.
   • Turn on file and printer sharing.
   []Create a Shared Folder:
   • Right-click on the folder you want to share and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Sharing" tab and click on "Advanced Sharing."
   • Check "Share this folder" and click "Permissions" to set who can access this folder.
   []Set Up User Accounts:
   • While setting up sharing permissions for the folder, you can add specific users there.

     Accessing Windows Shared Folder from Mac:​

2. Connect to the Windows PC:
   • Open Finder on your Mac.
   • In the menu, click on "Go" > "Connect to Server" and enter smb://IP_ADDRESS (replace IP_ADDRESS with the IP of your Windows PC).
   • Click connect and enter your Windows username and password.

     Troubleshooting Tips:​

     • Make sure both devices are on the same network.
     • Check firewall settings on both devices to allow file sharing.
     • Ensure both devices are in the same workgroup or homegroup.

     Password for File Sharing:​

     • The password for file sharing on Mac doesn't need to be your Windows password; you can specify a separate password for file sharing.
     • When connecting from the Mac, use the username and password you've set up for file sharing on the Windows PC.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure both devices have file and printer sharing enabled.
     • Use the correct IP address of the Windows PC when connecting from the Mac.
     By following these steps and tips, you should be able to establish successful file sharing between your Windows 7 PC and Mac. If you encounter any specific issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask for help!