Computer Windows XP is able to see the Windows 7 computer, but when I try to connect, I get an error saying: access denied.

original title: Win xp family is unable to connect to Win 7.

I have a win xp top of tower that connects wireless to a belkin router cheap
I have a laptop Win 7 pro that is connected to the router.
The Win 7 machine is NOT configured to House groups.
We are all on the same workgroup.

I added the user name of the XP machine the machine to Win 7 pro with admin rights.
I shared a folder on Windows 7 and added the username and gave read/write rights.

I don't have a software firewall.

When I try to connect through Explorer win via the Working Group, I see the Win 7 machine (10 seconds).
I see the folder 'User' that I can go and I see the folder I shared but I can't access it.  Access denied...

What happens on Earth!

I solved this problem to upgrade to Windows 7 Pro.

Now, if someone could answer just my Q on WHS 2011... What would be fantastic :D

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

Maybe you are looking for