Unable to access files on Windows 7 computer from Windows 8.1 computer

I have a Windows 7 desktop and a Windows 8.1 laptop.  Both connect wirelessly to the internet via my Home Hub.  Because the desktop is my main repository of documents / pictures etc. I want to be able to access them from the laptop, but despite
spending ages surfing for assistance I can't manage to do this.
At this stage I'll cheerfully confess to being semi-PC-illiterate and totally confused about Network File Sharing, Homegroups and Workgroups!
One fundamental problem seems to be this - I can ping the laptop from the desktop but not vice-versa.  That said, if I run Explorer on the desktop and click on Network, it displays both machines (and the hub).  If I run Explorer on the laptop and
click on Network, it displays the laptop and the hub, but
not the desktop.
I'd be grateful if some kind reader could patiently suggest how I could diagnose and fix the problem!
Many thanks in anticipation.

Hi,
We haven't heard from you for several days, Would you mind letting me know the result of the suggestions? If you need further assistance, feel free to let me know. I will be more than happy to be of assistance.
Please understand that Network discovery is a network setting that affects whether your computer can find other computers and devices on the network and whether other computers on the network can find your computer.
Please configure this settings to check this issue.
For your reference:
What is network discovery?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-hk/windows/what-is-network-discovery#1TC=windows-7
We will wait for other several days and if there is no response, we consider that the issue is resolved and will mark as answered.
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

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