I have been trying to set up a network so i can transfer files between my computer another computer but they do not seem to find each other. Whenever i go to network both computers do not see each other. On one computer i am using Windows 7 RC and on the other i am using XP. So could someone give my a step by step guide in doing this or any help.

Thanks,

Just do ipconfig on either one, then go to my computer and just do \\192.168.1.101 or whatever the other computers ip is. And the reason why you can't see it, is maybe because you are not on the same workgroup?

What is a ipconfig? sorry

What is a ipconfig? sorry

ASRCSR

Oh, i know my ip... ok i did that and new i see my other computer (Yeah) but when i click it, it says not connect. there might be a problem with your network or the spelling is wrong. Huh? what is going on here?

Oh, i know my ip... ok i did that and new i see my other computer (Yeah) but when i click it, it says not connect. there might be a problem with your network or the spelling is wrong. Huh? what is going on here?

ASRCSR

I believe you have to have a password and login on both pc to tranfer data inbetween them. Then when you double click the user type the username and the password. Or you could do yourself a HUGE favor and buy an external hard drive. Oh, yeah, dont forget to share the file by Right Clicking>Properties>Share Folder

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Oh, i know my ip... ok i did that and new i see my other computer (Yeah) but when i click it, it says not connect. there might be a problem with your network or the spelling is wrong. Huh? what is going on here?

JigglyWiggly_

So what i did was i first was i setup a network by going to control panel in windows 7 and click on setup a wireless ad-hoc. I went through that process then went on the XP machine a went to control panel and wnet went through the connecting to a network wizard.

Just read this. It explains how to share files and printers between XP and 7. Most of the people in this thread are way off base and don't know what they're talking about.

Link

You can also put files in the public folder on your 7 machine that you plan to share.

Just read this. It explains how to share files and printers between XP and 7. Most of the people in this thread are way off base and don't know what they're talking about.

Link

You can also put files in the public folder on your 7 machine that you plan to share.

AFraud

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Just read this. It explains how to share files and printers between XP and 7. Most of the people in this thread are way off base and don't know what they're talking about.

Link

You can also put files in the public folder on your 7 machine that you plan to share.

JigglyWiggly_

so about my situation. So far i can see my printer and other computer which i can't access on my windows 7 machine, on my XP machine i don't see either one.

Just to make sure gamespot is formatitng my post right, your entering it like this right Cause when you quoted me only one slash is showing. And make sure they are in the same workgroup. However if you use ip addresses, you don't need to be in the same workgroup. But if you want to just see the actual computer in my network computers, then you have to. To make sure your in the same work group, my computer > properties > look at the workgroup, make sure they are same. However if you just use the slashes and the ip address you don't have to worry about that.

I believe you have to have a password and login on both pc to tranfer data inbetween them. Then when you double click the user type the username and the password. Or you could do yourself a HUGE favor and buy an external hard drive. Oh, yeah, dont forget to share the file by Right Clicking>Properties>Share Folder

SgtMoreless

They are on the same work group and i still can't see them, I turned off the password just until i get it working.

They are on the same work group and i still can't see them, I turned off the password just until i get it working.

ASRCSR

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They are on the same work group and i still can't see them, I turned off the password just until i get it working.

JigglyWiggly_

it takes me to my router settings. What do i do here?

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They are on the same work group and i still can't see them, I turned off the password just until i get it working.

ASRCSR

it takes me to my router settings. What do i do here?

i am entering

96.48.196.63

i am entering

96.48.196.63

ASRCSR

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i am entering

96.48.196.63

JigglyWiggly_

i went to google and typed "whats my ip" and thats what came up. Yes i am connected to a router.

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i am entering

96.48.196.63

ASRCSR

i went to google and typed "whats my ip" and thats what came up.

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If you want to a bit more info that is not related your issue, a modem receives the ip address, the router acknowledges it, it creates a clas c network starting at 192.0.0.0 which is typically 192.168.1.0

Then all your pcs are assigned an ip address from the router like 192.168.1.103 or 192.168.1.104

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Anyway back to your issue, I just want the lan ip of the computer you are trying to access. Make sure it has a password, and Windows will prompt you for the password and you should be able to access it. This whole setup shouldn't take longer than 2 minutes.

ya, it did not work

ya, it did not work

ASRCSR

I'll give an example:

My computer is 192.168.1.225, computer I want to access is 192.168.1.203

I right click the folder on 192.168.1.203 and share it. Then I go to my computer (192.168.1.225) and go to my computer and type in the address bar

\\192.168.1.203\sharedfolder

so i did that and my computer doesn't do anything, like i did not do anything.

EDIT: it says the same thing before, either there is a spelling mistake or your netwqork is not working properly. I checked the spelling so i know it is not that

so i did that and my computer doesn't do anything, like i did not do anything.

EDIT: it says the same thing before, either there is a spelling mistake or your netwqork is not working properly. I checked the spelling so i know it is not that

ASRCSR

\\192.168.1.100\sharedfolder in my computer address bar

the router? ya.

the router? ya.

ASRCSR

no

no

ASRCSR

I have linux on it and that is passsword protected

it is being dual booted. the files i want are on the XP

I have linux on it and that is passsword protected

it is being dual booted. the files i want are on the XP

ASRCSR

So i make a password on the XP machine and it should work? When you say make a password, you mean the password you type in when you start up windows right?

So i put a password on windows and it still does not work

So i put a password on windows and it still does not work

ASRCSR

same error message as before, can't connect, check spelling or problem with the network.

same error message as before, can't connect, check spelling or problem with the network.

ASRCSR

what do you mean by network layout? the computer i am on is 192.168.1.101, i am trying to access 192.168.1.100

Put a password on both computers.

Go to windows 7 machine: Start>Computer>In the left hand panel click Network.

Do you see the XP machine?

If yes: Double click it>Enter username and password

If no: Go to windows 7 machine. Start>right click Computer>Properties>Look at the screen until you see the word "Workgroup" What does it say next to it?

Then: Go to XP machine. Start>right click Computer>Properties>Click Computer Name tab. Look at the screen until you see the word "Workgroup" What does it say next to it?

Put a password on both computers.

Go to windows 7 machine: Start>Computer>In the left hand panel click Network.

Do you see the XP machine?

If yes: Double click it>Enter username and password

If no: Go to windows 7 machine. Start>right click Computer>Properties>Look at the screen until you see the word "Workgroup" What does it say next to it?

Then: Go to XP machine. Start>right click Computer>Properties>Click Computer Name tab. Look at the screen until you see the word "Workgroup" What does it say next to it?

SgtMoreless

I feel for you, I had nothing but problems when trying to setup my network to share my external HD. I just gave up and got Network Magic Pro. Great little program, not free but worth every penny IMHO.

It allows me to do everything I want and has a lot of other neat features. It can monitor any PC it is installed on and track what all it is doing, like what websites have been visited and what programs have been run and for how long. You can even take a screenshot of the desktop of PC's on the network if Netwok magic pro is installed on them.

They have a free trial version that I got and bought it the next week after I saw how much I liked and used it. Give it a shot and see what you think.

This isn't completely necessary but i haven't seen anyone else say it: make sure your network is set as a private network not a public one. Then all the computers should be visible, makes everything a whole lot easier instead of typing in IPs and such you can just double click on the device. After that it should all be quite straight forward.

printers are at: network > computer connected to printer > Printers

Folders are at: network > computer where folder is located > Public (you can add other folders but for simplicity it's best to get it working with the standard public ones first)

my network is a home network. They are on the same workgroup. I tried the IP thing and it is not working. Whenever i go to my network on the Windows 7 machine i get three choices Computers (I just get the name of the computer i am on, i guessing if my network worked i would see my other computer), Media devices (I click on the option and WMP opens up) and finally Network infrastructure which i am guessing is my router and it says can not disconnect because it is busy. So that is where i am right now.

I really appreciate the help i am getting.

I do not have any firewalls except for windows. Wait, does Norton Antivirus or my router have a firewall

I do not have any firewalls except for windows. Wait, does Norton Antivirus or my router have a firewall

ASRCSR

then i do not have any firewalls that would interfere.

then i do not have any firewalls that would interfere.

ASRCSR

i guess i will have to try it. Can my ISP help me or is it not their problem? Also i have been looking on google and people have being saying your computer doesn't have to be wireless is that true? Becasue both of my computers are wireless?