File sharing windows 7 and xp problem

Hello All,,
I am working within domain environment using windows server 2012 R2 as domain controller and my client computers are windows 7 professional and windows XP ,,,
the problem is windows XP can NOT access the shared files on windows 7 computers ,, and gives a message that you do not have permission to access this network resource when you enter the IP address or FQDN of the computer that hold the share files ,,,, i.e.
put \\X.X.X.X in RUN bar ,,,, even the permission is established correctly , network works well and the firewall is turned off ,,
but the strange thing that when restarting windows 7 then windows xp clients can access the shared files for some period of time may be some hours then the problem comes back again and i have to reboot windows 7 to fix the problem.
is there any permanent solution for this problem without rebooting windows 7 machines ??!

Hi,
In addition to previous post, please check following things to see what's going on:
Step 1: Reinstall Client for Microsoft Networks on your XP computer:
Network and Sharing Center->Change adapter settings
->Right click on you connection->Properties.
Then uncheck Client for Microsoft Networks to apply and recheck to see what's going on.
Step 2: Compatibility to lower lever LSA settings on Windows 7:
Note: backup your registry keys before doing following changes to avoid unexpected error.
1. Start Registry Editor, type Regedit in the Search programs and files box, and then press ENTER.
2. Locate and then click following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\LSA
3. Locate the LmCompatibilityLevel registry value.
If the registry value is not present, follow these steps to create it:
a.Select the registry subkey that is listed in step 2.
b.On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
c.Type LmCompatibilityLevel, and then press ENTER.
4. Set the DWORD value to 1. To do this, click Modify on the Edit menu, type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
5. Exit Registry Editor and restart the computer.
Step 3: GP settings on your Windows 7 PC if there is gpedit.msc on this computer:
1. Click Start > Run , type secpol.msc in the box, and click OK .
2. Click Local Policies .
3. Click User Rights Assignment .
4. Click Access this computer from the network and make sure that the Everyone group is included.
5. Click Deny access to this computer from the network and make sure that the Everyone group is NOT included.
Let me know the results of each step and post back if you need further help.
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

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