Windows 7 Computers File Sharing Issue
One Windows 7 computer is able to log into another, but not the other way around. They both have the same usernames and passwords, and I checked the C:\Users directory and found that their user directories are spelled the same.
Whenever I try to open an explorer window to the second computer through the first, it prompts me for a username and password. I even try typing in the computername\username and it still doesn't work.
They both have the following settings under Advanced Options:
1. Turn on Network Discovery.
2. Turn on File and Printer Sharing.
3. Turn on Public folder sharing.
4. Use 128-bit encryption.
5. Turn on password-protected sharing.
6. Use user accounts and password to connect to other computers.
Any ideas?
Whenever I try to open an explorer window to the second computer through the first, it prompts me for a username and password. I even try typing in the computername\username and it still doesn't work.
They both have the following settings under Advanced Options:
1. Turn on Network Discovery.
2. Turn on File and Printer Sharing.
3. Turn on Public folder sharing.
4. Use 128-bit encryption.
5. Turn on password-protected sharing.
6. Use user accounts and password to connect to other computers.
Any ideas?
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No, I'm not using the Homegroup feature, as I just prefer to use user accounts. And I did try it with the "PCNAME", but it still didn't work.
The reason I want to keep password protected sharing on is because the client lets his house guest use his laptop for Internet browsing but wants to keep his files separate.
Any other ideas?
The reason I want to keep password protected sharing on is because the client lets his house guest use his laptop for Internet browsing but wants to keep his files separate.
Any other ideas?
turn off the firewall or check its settings
It would probably be easier with Homegroup. You can share with specific people in Homegroup & prevent specific files/libraries from being shared.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/keep-specific-files-and-folders-from-being-shared-with-a-homegroup
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/keep-specific-files-and-folders-from-being-shared-with-a-homegroup
- Verify the DNS settings are the same on both PCs.
- Disable Simple File Sharing by de-selecting the check box for 'Use Sharing Wizard' under the 'View' tab of the Folder Options. This will force the PC to use Advanced Sharing by default (preferred)
PC 1 = machine with Share on it.
- Share a folder on the PC. Use Advanced Sharing to set permissions for a User that is a local account on this machine. Give that account FULL control under 'Sharing' and also under 'Security' tabs.
PC 2 = machine to access the Share on PC 1. Either Map the Share on PC 1 or use Shortcuts.
- Using a Mapped drive will allow pass-through of the Credentials. Make sure 'Reconnect at Logon' is selected. Select 'Connect Using Different Credentials' to use the credentials of the local User on PC 1 that has Full Control of the Share on PC 1. Use 'ComputerName\User' for the Username. If this fails, try using the 'IP\Username'. If using IP\Username works where ComputerName did not, you have a DNS issue.
- You can also create a shortcut and use that User's credentials to gain access
- Disable Simple File Sharing by de-selecting the check box for 'Use Sharing Wizard' under the 'View' tab of the Folder Options. This will force the PC to use Advanced Sharing by default (preferred)
PC 1 = machine with Share on it.
- Share a folder on the PC. Use Advanced Sharing to set permissions for a User that is a local account on this machine. Give that account FULL control under 'Sharing' and also under 'Security' tabs.
PC 2 = machine to access the Share on PC 1. Either Map the Share on PC 1 or use Shortcuts.
- Using a Mapped drive will allow pass-through of the Credentials. Make sure 'Reconnect at Logon' is selected. Select 'Connect Using Different Credentials' to use the credentials of the local User on PC 1 that has Full Control of the Share on PC 1. Use 'ComputerName\User' for the Username. If this fails, try using the 'IP\Username'. If using IP\Username works where ComputerName did not, you have a DNS issue.
- You can also create a shortcut and use that User's credentials to gain access
One thing you can test is to turn off password protect sharing temporarily to see if the same issue occurs. On the target PC your trying to access, check the event viewer security logs. See what the error is in there.
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Removing the AV appeared to take care of the issue. Thanks.
Even though they have the same username and password try logging in as the following
PCNAME\username