Windows 10: Unable to network Win 7 and 10 systems

Discus and support Unable to network Win 7 and 10 systems in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've spent hours trying to get file sharing set up between two systems. I followed instructions from about 15 sites, each giving somewhat different... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by nrubyar, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. NRUBYAR
    nrubyar Win User

    Unable to network Win 7 and 10 systems


    I've spent hours trying to get file sharing set up between two systems. I followed instructions from about 15 sites, each giving somewhat different advice. None works. I've set up all permissions properly as far as I can tell.

    Setting it up in Win XP was a breeze. Macs do it automatically. What's wrong with the Microsoft engineers? Why do they make everything so difficult?

    Anyone know how to set up file sharing? Same network, same router, wireless connection for one system.

    :)
     
    nrubyar, Nov 25, 2018
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  2. MB300E
    mb300e Win User

    Cannot connect from a Networked Win 7 PC to a Win 10 Laptop


    I am assuming that this is a Win 10 problem.

    I have 2 networked Laptops, one is a Win 10, one a Win 7, and a networked Win 7 PC.
    I am unable to connect from Win 7 Desktop to a Windows 10 Laptop but I can go the other way.

    Status:
    Win 7 Laptop to Win 10 Laptop is OK.
    Win 10 Laptop to Win 7 Laptop is OK.
    Win 10 Laptop to Win 7 Desktop is OK.
    Win 7 Desktop to Win 10 Laptop is NO GO.

    I do not know whether it is a Win 10 Laptop or a Win 7 Desktop problem. All use the same Homegroup. I am the only user; there are no other accounts on any of the machines.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    mb300e, Nov 25, 2018
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  3. MBC320
    mbc320 Win User
    Cannot connect from a Networked Win 7 PC to a Win 10 Laptop

    I have 2 networked Laptops, one is a Win 10, one a Win 7, and a networked Win 7 PC.

    I am unable to connect from Win 7 Desktop to a Windows 10 Laptop but I can go the other way.

    Status:

    Win 7 Laptop to Win 10 Laptop is OK.

    Win 10 Laptop to Win 7 Laptop is OK.

    Win 10 Laptop to Win 7 Desktop is OK.

    Win 7 Desktop to Win 10 Laptop is NO GO.

    I do not know whether it is a Win 10 Laptop or a Win 7 Desktop problem. All use the same Homegroup. I am the only user; there are no other accounts on any of the machines.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Files, folders, & storage
     
    mbc320, Nov 25, 2018
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  4. KENLYLE
    KenLyle Win User

    Unable to network Win 7 and 10 systems

    With Each major Win 10 and Win 7 update Homegroups are killed? Help?

    Unfortunately, the HomeGroup troubleshooter is unable to identify the problem.

    At this point I am inclined to believe the problem was a corrupt Windows 7 Update (the most recent one). And unfortunately "recovery" to a few weeks prior was unable to resolve the problem.

    So the only solution is to attempt a full clean install of either Win 7 or Win 10, and say a prayer.

    The Win 7 computer still has access to the wireless router and internet, it is just unable to connect to the HomeGroup to gain access to the shared Windows 10 printers like it did before (or anything else shared from the Win 10 computer).
     
    KenLyle, Nov 25, 2018
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