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• Windows Server 2008 R2 with various OS Win interrupted network connections

  Not a question, but a finding:

  Shortly after the upgrade to Kaspersky Endpoint Protection 8, I started to have problems with seemingly random work stations in my area, the loss of their connection to one or the other of my boxes of Windows Server 2008 R2.  Some of the workstations XP SP3, some Win 7 - two BONES have been affected.  The breakdown of connectivity went both ways - the server could not see the workstation and vice versa.  Sometimes if I waited about an hour, the workstation could re-establish his connection spontaneously, but usually I have to change the IP address of the workstation.  Doing so systematically restored the connection.  Release and renew for workstations using DHCP didn't work because they always had the same new IP - address should change to restore the connection.  After a process of exhaustive and exhausting trial and error to determine the cause of this problem (I initially make the connection between the upgrade of Endpoint Protection and this question), I finally determined that the network attack blocker component was causing this problem.  I disabled this component during my assignment and did not have connectivity losses in the three months that I got that off item.  I also had a case when after the reactivation of network attack blocker, I got a workstation loses its connection to one of the servers, and after disabling the network trainer attack once again, work stations that had lost its connection almost immediately restored the connection itself.  So, if you are having this problem and use Kaspersky Endpoint Protection 8, disable the network attack blocker component.

  Hello

  Glad to know that you were able to solve the problem. Your efforts to solve this problem is appreciated.

  You can also publish your solution or results in Windows Server 2008 R2 TechNet forums: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb310558

  Thank you.

• two by printing two-sided page on Win XP networking 4215

  Hello

  First off let me say my Officejet 4215xi is attached to a Windows XP PC & everything works perfectly from there.

  Problems of printing from a computer on a network Windows 7 when I try to print two-sided & two pages per sheet.

  The PC Win 7, I'm capable, by selecting "Manuel Duplex" under print & "2 pages per sheet" by virtue of the Finish, create a 2 by printing two-sided page except that the pages are out of order.  For example a 4 page document everything fits on a piece of paper but: on the first side, 1 & 3 pages print while pages 2 & 4 print the second side.

  Are a lot of options under the finishing on the Win XP PC where the printer is connected & the suite resides, but on PC Win 7 (with drivers only), the finishing options are greatly reduced.

  "Printing shortcuts" seemed promising until I found that the option "Print On Both Sides" can be disabled.

  Change Layout Options / Page order of "Front to Back" to the 'back to Front' did not help either.

  Any ideas, any help greatly appreciated,

  Thank you

  PS Si I jump the duplex & simply to print 2 pages per sheet that they print in order but of course only on one side of the paper.  It looks like the manual Duplex may be the culprit.

  I just fixed my problem - by buying a new printer Epson

• Portege A600-138 with Vista 32 bit does not see the computers in the Group Win XP network

  Hello

  My Toshiba Portege A600-138 with Vista Business 32 does not see the computers in the workgroup.
  In our office, the computers are all equipped with Windows XP.

  When I connect my laptop to the Local network, I don't see any neighboring computers in Network Explorer.
  I spent 1 hour and 40 minutes to talk to a specialist Service of Support from Microsoft, and the only way to have access to local machines, we found it had to enter the IP of the computer directly into the computer browser path field.

  I hope you understand what I mean.

  The man said that he had no this problem with non - OEM Windows Vista versions.
  He meant that the problem was with the oem versions of Vista preinstalled on laptops only.
  He said that probably the sellers - in my particular case Toshiba - supplied their notebooks with VIsta oem images that were somehow corrupt.

  Does anyone have an idea of the cause of this problem?

  > The man said that he had no this problem with non - OEM Windows Vista versions.
  > It meant that the problem was with the oem versions of Vista preinstalled on laptops only.

  That's nonsense for me
  The Vista OS preinstalled Toshiba which is same BONE as full Vista disc from Microsoft.
  There is only one difference; Toshiba laptops are preinstalled with Toshiba and pilots tools and drivers and tools are part of the Toshiba recovery image that contains Vista, driver and tools

  Check this box:
  http://www.Computerworld.com/s/article/9019179/Teach_XP_and_Vista_to_play_nice_on_networks?taxono myId = 16 & pageNumber = 1

  You will find information that a problem has to do with the new Windows Vista network map.
  Windows Vista uses a new Protocol (Link Layer Topology Discovery).
  LLTD is integrated with Windows Vista, this is why they appear correctly in the network map.
  But the problem is that LLTD is not integrated with Windows XP, which is why they do not appear correctly.

  But you can fix the problem by downloading and installing the layer topology discovery responder.
  Install it and your PC Windows XP will appear on the network map.

• Satellite L300 - need Win XP Network Controller driver

  Hello

  My laptop model Satellite L300, the operating system is Windows XP Home edition.
  I had the driver problem.

  I need the driver for network (of yellow question mark in Device Manager) controller.
  Which should I choose in the list of drivers to download?

  TNX!

  Do you need a driver LAN or WLan driver?

  Control of network can be both to check if you need a WLan or LAN driver

  By the way; What L300-xxx you have exactly?

• HP Pavilion G6 - 2213sa Win 7 network driver Help!

  Basically, I deleted win8 and installed win7 on my hp Pavilion 2213sa g6 and manged to install all the drivers perfectly except for the network drivers. I tried to install loads a different, but they are not properly install / work.

  Someone at - it a link to a driver that works?

  Kind regards

  Kai

  Hello:

  Here are links to the drivers you need:

  http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=5229455&prodNameId=5229457&swEnvOID=4059&swLang=13&taskId=135&swItem=ob-118918-1&mode=3

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=ob-82853-1&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3688868

• Sharing on a Win XP and Win 7 network printer

  I have a 64 bit, Win 7computer, with a Canon laser printer attached to it via a USB port.
  I also have a Win XP Pro SP3 computer.  They are connected to the Internet (DSL) via a router.
  Both computers have access to the Internet, if connected as "Admin" or "user".
  Win7 can 'see' Windows XP, but Windows XP cannot see that records Win7 'shared '.
  I added the printer on Windows XP, when you are logged in as 'Administrator' and I can print a file text from there, but when I connect a 'user', printing fails.
  I can not even 'see' the printer, as a 'User', and even less to add it.  I did, as "administrator."

  What Miss me?

  Norton will have a firewall... Look in its settings to disable temporarily, or simply to close Norton for a few minutes and see if that helps.

• X 200 Win 7 & network problems

  Hello.

  I've updated my x 200 Vista to win 7. Wireless WAN disappeared from the (Fn + F5) menu.

  Any suggestions?

  I try to load drivers for win 7 in the web page of bottom bracket, I to selcet, the brand family and 7458 Type, but how do I find what model? Where can I find the template information?

  Thank you

  AHA! Here is the support page for your 200 X:

  http://www-307.IBM.com/PC/support/site.WSS/quickPath.do?quickPathEntry=74585TG

• Win 7 network users cannot push the desktop files

  Hi - I have W7HPx64 on the table, and descendants both have Jason with W7HPx64.  Marcot on WLAN, the office is on ethernet.  I've set up a "home network", but establishing a "homegroup" appeared to leave me with a lot of side effects, so I went to the old-school working group I had on W2K Pro who never gave us difficulties.

  The problem is that after having shared folders on the desktop and on the Marcot, we can push/pull files to/from the Marcot, but the Manon can't push the files to the desktop.  They can specify good files.

  At the moment that I simply do not understand the configuration of permissions very complicated W7 inherited from XP.  I can not even find a 'group' for the hosts on the local network: to get any form of communication, everyone had to be set up as a 'user' so that we can log on to remote computers.  I'm also confused by a difference between 'share with... '. "in the context menu for folders and files (which is currently attached to"nobody"(I think) and properties > sharing.)

  Logon is not a problem.  Only by pushing the files on the desktop.  Please, can someone direct me to a place where W7 permissions/security/sharing is explained in words of one syllable or less?

  Gordon.

  Hi Gordon,.

  I'm sorry to hear that you are facing issue to push the files to the users of the network. We defer the steps described in the following Microsoft help articles. I'm sure this will help you to solve the problem.

  Networking of computers running different versions of Windows:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Learn about the home network in Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/explore/get-to-know-home-networking

  Please do not hesitate to answer if the problem persists, so that we can better help you.

• Xp network & machines Win 7.

  I have 3 computers, two XPand running a race new windows 7.  One of the XP networking two machines (laptop & desktop) works very well & vice versa machine of windows 7 to a (laptop) XP.  The other XP (desktop) machine has become a boring nightmare that I can't access all the Windows 7 machine.  Two XP machines see via a wireless router and also see the Windows 7 machine. Despite the many FAQ, I can't yet the Win 7 machine to access the Office XP machine, although he "sees" it.  He gives an answer of "you are not allowed access-...» "Recognizing the computer name, but it grinds all to stop.   I guess it may be a firewall issue, but don't know what to do.  Any help appreciated.

  Hello

  Maybe this can help.

  
  

  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Homegroup = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Network of home or work = fundamentally similar (and better) to the previous Working Group sharing methods which allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  To get best results connect to each computer system screen and set all the computers to be on a bearing the same name of Working Group , while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall, AV, or other security components allow free local traffic on all network computers. If you use the 3rd group of security, firewall native Vista/XP must be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#trusted
  Please Note that some 3rd party software firewall/AV/security costumes continue to block aspects of the Local traffic even it they are off (off). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic.

  If you end up with the 3rd party software uninstalled or disabled, make sure that Windows native firewall is active

  ------------------------------

  Network Win 7 with another version of Windows as a work network (works very well if all computers are Win 7 also).

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

  In Win XP Pro with simple sharing Off, you can visually see the Permission/security level and set them up at your convenience.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/AccessControl.mspx#securityTab

  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

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  If you have permission and security issues with Vista/Win7, check the following settings.

  Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.

  In the properties

  Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.

  This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg

  The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.

  When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).

  * Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.

  * Note . All the users who are allowed to share need to have an account onall computers that they are allowed to connect to.

  Everyone is an account, that means a group of all users who already have an account now as users. It is available to avoid the need to configure permission for each on its own, it does not mean all those who feel that they would like to connect.

• Win 7 ask network user ID and password

  I'm having a problem connecting to a shared printer and a shared disk on a computer XP SP2 from the Profession. My Win 7 machines keep asking for network ID and password, that I have ever created. I have read and tried all of the suggestions of this old thread nothing helps:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-networking/Windows-7-asks-enter-network-password-when/2a8e6d6f-74a1-43C7-8530-24e8522ea955

  Here's what I have:

  -All my machines are on the same workgroup. All the machines Win 7 are not in a homegroup.
  -Laptop 1: Win 7 Home Premium with password necessary sharing network disabled
  Laptop 2: Win 7 Home Premium with password necessary sharing network disabled
  Laptop 3: Win XP Pro SP2 with simple files and printers sharing active and has a printer and a USB connected hard drive
  Laptop 4: Win XP Pro SP2 with simple file and print sharing enabled and allowed in a shared folder

  When 1 or 2 portable Win 7 laptop trying to access 3 laptop (XP pro), the screen that ask you network ID and password always come and I have no password set, but one of these two machines Win 7 has no problem to access the 4 laptop computer that is also running XP Pro. The two XP machines have no problem accessing one or Win 7 machines, and both Win 7 machines have no problem to access each other.  I see four computers on my network card in Windows 7. I know that someone may tend to think the problem is on the side of the XP, but I searched everywhere on my XP machine, including the local policy settings under administrative tools, firewall, date and time setting, etc. The two XP machines is not any antivirus software installed. They are old and have almost nothing except the operating system device drivers and the XP laptop.

  One thing I noticed, is that when I double-click the icon of the laptop 3 shown on my Win 7 network card, the ID and password prompt screen entitled the path. I can only say - it's as if the problem is in my Win 7 machine. If I double click on the computer icon laptop 4, I can feel about a second delay and all the shared folders that pop up.

  I think I looked everywhere evident that I can possibly watch. Suggestions more? The reason why I want to go 3 laptop is Portable 3 is relatively newer and faster than the 4 laptop and I want old laptop 4 Finally. TIA.

  OK, after a few days of curious, I found the problem and indeed it was... so easy. Here's what I missed - on the laptop that I had problem laptop 3, which takes place in Win XP Professional SP2 v2002, there is an option called "Network ID" under the properties of my computer (right click my Comuter), on the computer name tab. Once you click Network ID, go through the Setup Wizard and select "this computer is for home use and is not part of a business network", reboot the machine. Now Win 7 don't ask network and password identification number more.

• OfficeJet 6500 has more All-In-one: network of disabled features

  hP 6500 has more all - in-one E710 gives the message "integrated network capabilities have been disabled contact your network administrator" when I go to network menu.  I rest to factory default and get restarted three times and still the same message.  Powered down of every thing.  Same result.

  Hello @Walt101,

  I would like to help you today to correct the message 'integrated network features have been disabled. Contact your network administrator' on the front panel of your HP Officejet 6500 a Plus e-All-in-One. This feature is programmed into the printer itself and can be disabled under webserver shipped as part of its security printers.

  If you have configured an admin lock on your printer, you must collect the IP address, your printer off and access the printers built-in web server by entering the IP address in the address bar of the internet browser on your computer. Once you access the built-in web server, you can configure the administrator lock settings.

  If you have not set up a lock on this machine to 'lock' the network capabilities, I'll have to send you a private Message with the semi-complete programming reset so that you can win your network of return capabilities. Please check your private Messages for instructions.

  Good luck!

• Make the computer Visible on the network

  I have several computers connected to my router.  Some wireless, some by ethernet.  One of the computers is an old WinXP machine, the others are all either Vista or Win7. (BTW the XP computer connects with ethernet

  1. The XP computer can "see" all the others available in network connection
  2. All new Vista & Win7 machines can 'see' each other
  3. None of the latest you can 'see' the XP computer as available for a connection

  I guess I have to change something in the XP computer to make it visible to others.

  Any suggestions?

  gsnu201101

  Hello

  It see all availble devices that are configured for Sharew on the network.

  -----------------

  Maybe this can help.

  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Group residential network = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Working network = fundamentally similar to previous methods of sharing that allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  For the best newspaper of the results of each computer screen system and together all computers on a network of the same name, while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall on, Vista/XP Firewall Native should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#trusted
  Please Note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic.

  If you end up with the 3rd party software uninstalled or disabled, make sure that Windows native firewall is active .

  ------------------------------

  Network Win 7 with another version of Windows as a work network (works very well if all computers are Win 7 also).

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

  In Win XP Pro with simple sharing Off, you can visually see the Permission/security level and set them up at your convenience.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/AccessControl.mspx#securityTab

  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

  -------------

  If you have permission and security issues with Vista/Win7, check the following settings.

  Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.

  In the properties

  Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.

  This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg

  The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.

  When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).

  * Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.

  * Note . All the users who are allowed to share need to have an account onall computers that they are allowed to connect to.

  Everyone is an account, that means a group of all users who already have an account now as users. It is available to avoid the need to configure permission for each on its own, it does not mean all those who feel that they would like to connect.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• Cannot get Windows XP Home Edition for a mapped network drive / share on a computer of Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

  I constantly tried to use the "NET USE" syntax to get a Windows XP Home system to keep & share mapped network drive on a Windows 7 Pro 64-bit of the system and nothing I tried or worked on ANY blog. I can map the current network through made normal drive right click on 'My computer' and then provide a designation of drive letter with the correct path and have had great success using the function "connect using a different user name." However, even with the box checked to re-connect to the opening of the service is WORTHLESS! I made a lot of attempts to use the Net use syntax to create a batch file to overcome this non-functional raw application. I would really appreciate someone who actually had this issue resolved and work. I have looked at all the Windows files on the XP machine, searched the registry about a possible switch, which could make the necessary changes and have made all necessary changes on the Windows 7 system to accept the mapped network share. Help!

  Hello

  Since you have a network with different OS' I hope that Win 7 is configured to run on asnetwork work.

  If evry thing is configured properly it can be a problem of how your router keep information network. With the help of Staic DHCP or IP static on computers could help solve the problem.

  Just in case you need to reconfigure your network.

  ---------------

  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Group residential network = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Working network = fundamentally similar to previous methods of sharing that allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  For the best newspaper of the results of each computer screen system and together all computers on a network of the same name, while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall on, Vista/XP Firewall Native should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
  Please note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic. If the 3rd party software is uninstalled, or disables, make sure Windows native firewall isactive .

  Since you have a network with Win 7 and the other version of Windows, you must configure Windows 7 as work network.

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

  * Note. Some of the processes described above are made sake not for Windows, but to compensate for different routers and how their firmware works and stores information about computers that are networked.

  -----------------------

  Jack MVP-networking. EZLAN.NET

• 2 PC XP and a new Windows 7 pc + 1 Hub Intena - how to connect to a wireless network?

  I have 2 PC with Windows XP and a new one running Windows 7, but unable to connect them so that they run all on a home network. Connection Internet is via a hub Intena broadband.

  One of the XP PC can not even connect to the internet.

  What should do? Any help is appreciated...

  PDW

  Hello

  To check the PC that cannot access the Internet read this page, http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html

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  Sharing.

  Maybe this can help.

  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Homegroup = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Network of home or work = fundamentally similar (and better) to the previous Working Group sharing methods which allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  To get best results connect to each computer system screen and set all the computers to be on a bearing the same name of Working Group , while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall, AV, or other security components allow free local traffic on all network computers. If you use the 3rd group of security, firewall native Vista/XP must be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#trusted
  Please Note that some 3rd party software firewall/AV/security costumes continue to block aspects of the Local traffic even it they are off (off). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic.

  If you end up with the 3rd party software uninstalled or disabled, make sure that Windows native firewall is active .

  ------------------------------

  Network Win 7 with another version of Windows as a work network (works very well if all computers are Win 7 also).

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

  In Win XP Pro with simple sharing Off, you can visually see the Permission/security level and set them up at your convenience.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/AccessControl.mspx#securityTab

  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

  -------------

  If you have permission and security issues with Vista/Win7, check the following settings.

  Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.

  In the properties

  Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.

  This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg

  The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.

  When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).

  * Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.

  * Note . All the users who are allowed to share need to have an account onall computers that they are allowed to connect to.

  Everyone is an account, that means a group of all users who already have an account now as users. It is available to avoid the need to configure permission for each on its own, it does not mean all those who feel that they would like to connect.