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Windows 7 cannot find user when file sharing

Hi all:
had a windows 7 system crash on me ... rebuilt it and reinstalled data drives to system.
Trying to add share for an xp machine - windows 7 gives error when "adding" share - Windows unable to find [User]"...
I have recreated the user account on thwindows 7 system with the original password, but windows 7 willnot allow a share ... not sure what is happening ... this is critical productionsystem ... any assistance will be greatly appreciated ...

best regards, Dave melnyk

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d_melnyk

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Hi All:

Thanks for the suggestions... turns out that it was an "ownership" issue ... under security tab in the advanced section. Guess this was a result of having created a new windows 7 installand then placing the old data drives back into that new system. Still is a bit flakey with the sharing wizard, but the advanced sharing seems to work properly.

bigeven2002

Thanks for the update, glad you got it resolved!

d_melnyk

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Awarding points to all for the fact that I got timely responses from people trying to help and I really appreciate that, even though the answer turned out to be something else ... comments at least got me thinking about the direction to investigate ...

Best regards.. Dave Melnyk