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03-19-2009 # 1 (permalink )

Orbital Shark

Windows 7 Ultimatex86

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Networking between Windows 7 & Vista. Is it Possible??

I've been wondering if it's at all possible to network 2 machines, 1 running Windows 7 (build 7057) andthe other, Vista??

Also, is i t possible to create a network connection over long distance??

E.g. We live a few miles from my girlfriend's Mum & would like to network ours & her laptop if it'spossible.

Any help would be great

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03-19-2009 # 2 (permalink )

Barman58

Windows 7 Ultimatex86 & Pro x64

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Hi Orbital Shark,

Yes the networking of Windows 7 and Vista is fully supported if you go to the network and sharing centrein windows 7 and choose Advanced networking (do not set up a Homegroup as this is windows 7 only),

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and either follow the i nstructions to join an existing network or to create a new home network.

As for your remote network the best way would probably be a "Virtual Private Network" or VPN, whichuses the internet to bridge the gap between the locations.

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03-20-2009 # 3 (permalink )

Orbital Shark

Windows 7 Ultimatex86

5,354 posts

Thanks Barman58 i'll give it a try

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10-24-2009 # 4 (permalink )

bmwcrash06

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I have similar problem in that I have a newly installed Windows 7 on the main computer with Vista on aLaptop using a wireless connection. This is all in my own home so security is not a problem. I can see thenetwork drives on both computers but I cannot access the files, however I can print to the main printervia the wireless network. I presume you mean the ' Advanced sharing Settings' but I cannot findanything that i s useful there. I'm Administrator for both computers and I think I've configured each driveto share, but still no joy!!

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10-24-2009 # 5 (permalink )

Barman58

Windows 7 Ultimatex86 & Pro x64

8,499 posts

The major difference between Advance networking which i s the requirement in Windows 7 and thestandard networking used previously is that there are two levels of security that are required.

You have to all ow access to the shares using Sharing permissions as previously, but you also need tohave correct permissions at the NTFS security level. There i s a button on the advanced sharing dialogueto specifically add these permissions to the share. but they may be added manually to al l or part i f greater control i s needed of folders and files.

While the administrator part of a users rights will al low access due to the presence of the UAC it is oftenrequired to add specific access rights for the individual users as this will permit access in a non elevatedstate.

This presumes of course that the same user name is present on both machines otherwise you wil l beprompted for credentials each time you try to access a share

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10-26-2009 # 6 (permalink )

bmwcrash06

windows 7 RC7 posts

I'm getting down to the 'tearing Hair Out Stage' I read your answer very carefully and I've looked at theadvanced options and I've also changed the name as admnistrator on both to be the same forboth. Both are also password accessed using the same password. I've also gone to each file I wanted toshare and given them permissions to share. I can see the whole network on both computers, but when Itry to access I get the foll owing screen:

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'You do not have permission to access \\Sandra\c . Contact your Network Adminisrator to request access.'

This has become really frustrating!!!

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10-26-2009 # 7 (permalink )

torrentg

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Go physically to the computer you want to share from.

Open Windows Explorer (Computer). Click organize at top left, then folder and search options. View tab.Scroll to bottom in advanced settings pane. Uncheck the box for Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended).Hit ok.

Go to the folder or drive you want to share. Rt click, choose properties. Sharing tab. Advanced sharing.Click the box for share this folder. Enter a name. Put a $ at the end if you want it hi dden on thenetwork. Limit the users to the amount of other you have. Hit permissions. Click add.Type everyone . Give full control if you want or leave only read access if you want. Ok your way out.

Now go on machine you want to access with and map your shares.

On any machine, you may open a command prompt and type net view then hit enter to see unhiddenshares on the network. Or you can use the net share command to see what you are sharing. Completedrives are shared as default and hidden with the drive letter name and $. i.e. C:\ = C$

In network and sharing center, click change advanced sharing settings near top left. Click the dropdownarrow for the type of network you previously had set it as. Make sure turn on password protectedsharing is on. Also turn on file and print sharing if it is not. You want 128 bit encryption.

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10-26-2009 # 8 (permalink )

DocBrown

Xp Pro SP3 x64,Win7 x86 (Ult

7600), Win7 x64 Ult7600, TechNet RTM

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(2.8Ghz)5,582 posts

Jeff,

TeamViewer is a great free program for remote over the internet.

I have set up a two way remote between 2 computers that way

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10-26-2009 # 9 (permalink )

torrentg

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Quote: Originally Posted by Barman58

This presumes of course that the same user name is present on both machines otherwise you will be prompted for credentials each time you try to access a share

Yes, but not necessarily completely true. You can set Windows to remember the credentials i f they'redifferent upon mapping a remote share. Just check the boxes for connect using different credentials ANDreconnect at logon.

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10-26-2009 # 10 (permalink )

torrentg

7600.20510 x865,844 posts

Quote: Originally Posted by DocBrown

Jeff,

TeamViewer is a great free program for remote over the internet.

I have set up a two way remote between 2 computers that way

" Doc "

Very cool. It reminds me of a Dameware type of app, which I used to put to good use every now andthen. Think X-Scan in conjunction lol.

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