My MacBook Pro sees my Windows 8.1 desktop but denies access.

I am trying to connect my MacBook Pro with my Windows 8.1 desktop.  The MacBook sees the desktop but denies me access. The Desktop does not see my MacBook Pro. I would like to connect so I can see files I have on the desktop.

However, http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1720 mentions that the late 2011 MacBook Pro supports Windows 8/8.1.
not really
his download contains the Windows Support Software (Windows Drivers) you need to support 64 bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 on your Mac.
this bit state that the zip file in question have drivers for both windows7 8 and 8.1
so the fact that the mac is listed does not imply that it support all 3

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