Networking Windows 7 and MacBook Pro
I have unsuccessfully attempted to network my Mac Book Pro with an HP with Windows 7. Thoughts? I've tried everything.
I just did a web search and found a page that addresses the issue. After some fumbling around with the instructions not working I did get it to work.
I know can see the Windows7 PC on my Shared Items, can connect and access files given permission.
I used a guest account for access meaning the PC always has a Guest account turned on. I need to figure out how to add a new name and make it password protected. I was unable to do that.
On page 4 of the directions I got hung up for a while not realizing there was a pull down for public sharing where password could be turned on or off. As a guest I turned it off and was able to access the computer. It was more difficult then it really probably needs to be. Windows 7 information on Microsoft's website discusses shearing Windows 7 to Windows 7 (using Homegroup) as being much easier than sharing between Macs. So perhaps the intent was not to make it too easy.
Link:[How to Share Windows 7 files with OS X|http://macs.about.com/od/filesharing/ss/file-sharing-win7-snow-leopard.htm]
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