Access files over a home network between vista and windows 7

[Flyboy30126]

Hello,
I'm trying to set up a windows 7 laptop and a vista computer on a home network.The vista computer accesses the lptop fine,but the laptop has the computer in the network,when you do a full map, but won't access any files. The cursor changes to a hand over the laptop name in full map, but doesn't on the vista icon? Whats wrong? Thanks

 

[Saga Lout]

Windows 7 might expect the Vista machine to be password protected. You can change that in Network and Sharing Centre by removing the tick that causes it. Also, it's better to ignore the Homegroup in W7 and stick to conventional networking.

 

[Flyboy30126]

I tried the advice, now the computer (Win 7) gets a requester for a NETWORK i.d. and password. It shouldn't have one as I never set up one?? Also while we're at it, (off topic) my New laptop started doing what the desktop used to do, on some things (running some programs, or trying to move and delete some stuff, the computer will tell me "I need admin premission??? (I am the only one using the computer and AM the admin! Whats up?? THANKS for ALL the HELP!!! Thanks Again!!!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

 

[Flyboy30126]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

THANKS!!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your welcome!