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cicimici44   07-11-2009 at 12:04:34 AM

Hello guys,

I have a desktop PC with installed Windows 7 and a laptop with installed Windows Vista Home Premium SP 2.
The thing is that I want to setup a network between these 2 computers in order to share files - just that!
I have a crossover cable. How is this possible? I did plugged the ends of the cable to both of the pc, but no network.

Is there any solution?
Any comment would be extremely helpful.

Thanks guys,


Message edited by cicimici44 on 07-11-2009 at 12:05:30 AM
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lyleb   07-11-2009 at 02:58:23 AM
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You should make sure the user account exists on both computers, same name and password.
Are the folders or hard drives shared for this user?

Can you ping the other computers IP address?

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cicimici44   07-11-2009 at 06:30:13 AM
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I did manage to make both computers show network, but for some reason it says that File sharing on port 445 (SMB) is not open or something... I did open the port on both computers through Windows Firewall, and disabled the antivirus and firewall on both computers, but still can't connect to any of the computers even if they are shown. I even opened every port responsible for file sharing, etc...

I don't know what should I do!

If anyone here know a quick step-by-step guide in order what should one do, please drop a few lines 'cause these network crap is driving me crazy and I am very close to smash something! :(

Thanks,


Message edited by cicimici44 on 07-11-2009 at 06:31:53 AM
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lyleb   07-11-2009 at 03:46:34 PM
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Have you tried turning off the firewalls on both computers to test the connection.

Also the settings located here may be the cause.
Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings

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cicimici44   07-12-2009 at 12:14:32 AM
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lyleb wrote :

Have you tried turning off the firewalls on both computers to test the connection.

Also the settings located here may be the cause.
Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings



Hello,

Yes! I've tried that also. I even opened same accounts on each of the computers.

Any step-by-step guide to Windows 7 and Vista networking would be useful, or any program, etc..

:|

Thank you,


Message edited by cicimici44 on 07-12-2009 at 12:14:56 AM
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