Windows 7 Sharing : access denied

[nickel81]

I have a network between 2 Windows 7 computers. I am trying to share files from the old computer to the new one and vice versa.

I keep getting an access denied error message that is very frustrating.

Here's what I've done so far. On the old computer, I have 3 partitions that I have shared. I right clicked on each drive, clicked on share, made sure permissions were enabled. Once I go into "Network" on the new computer, I see the old computer, and I see the folders that I want to access. When I try to copy the folder, it just says "access denied".

I don't know what else to try. All I want is to freely share these folders without no restrictions, no access denied error messages etc. I want to have full control.

 

[linney]

What firewalling is going on in these two machines?

Have a look at the settings on this page too.

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings

 

[nickel81]

Actually, now I'm not sure what is going on, I no longer see the old computer when I go to network on the new windows 7 computer.

The old computer shows up as a media device, and when you click on it, it opens up Windows Media player for some reason.

Windows Firewall is turned off on both computers.

Under advanced sharing settings; network discovery is on, file and printer sharing is on, public folder sharing is on, media streaming is on, and file sharing connections is on 128 bit

 

[linney]

Is there a Router between both computers? If so can both Computers Ping the Router? Can both Ping each other? Do both have Internet access?

Have you checked the situation from "Safe Mode with Networking"?

The "media device" icon is probably shown because of your settings that are allowing media to be shared between machines.

Running the command IpConfig /all might show you some irregularities in the settings of both machines.

Also the command "Netsh Winsock Reset" from a Command Prompt might help.

Windows 7: Understanding Network Administration and Configuration

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/ar...ing-Network-Administration-Configuration.html

Windows 7 Network Sharing

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

 

[BadBigBen]

since this is your ONW network, the easiest way to share files between the two Windows 7 PC's, would be to create the SAME user with the SAME password on both PC's...

then give FULL ACCESS PERMISSION to said USER on each share...

what to check for:

1. make sure that both PC's are in the same WORKGROUP.
2. make sure that both are in the same IP range...



Ben
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[nickel81]

Yes, both computers are behind a D-Link DIR-655, Xtreme N Gigabit Router. The newer computer has a wired connection, and the older one has a wireless connection.

Both of them have no problems accessing the internet, and both can ping the router.

I'm not sure what to check in "safe mode with networking"? I'm a novice-intermediate user, and am not sure what I should be looking for when I run ipconfig /all from the command prompt.

I checked out the links, and I have followed the 2nd link, permissions are granted.

The error message says:

Windows cannot access \\windows\d\mp3s

You do not have permission to access \\windows\d\mp3s. Contact your network administrator to request access.

For more information about permissions, see Windows Help and Support.

 

[linney]

Try Ben's idea with same name users and passwords. All my machines have the same combination of users and passwords, it does make life easier.

"Safe Mode with Networking" is nothing special, it is just basic Windows and Networking loaded. It is a way of testing without all the other stuff that loads at Startup, including (no) security programs.

Vista Advanced Boot Options

http://techblissonline.com/vista-advanced-boot-options/

Have you checked out the actual NTFS access security permissions for "mp3s"? Make sure that the Everyone group has access. Are there any files in that folder that aren't .mp3's? Create a New Text document in there and see if that is accessible.

IpConfig /all (run on both machines) would allow you to check things like sub-net masks, usually 255.255.255.0, and whether IP addresses are correct and not duplicated.

You didn't say whether the machines can Ping each other?

You could isolate the Router for testing purposes if you get your hands on a Crossover cable and join the two machines via that. I think they cost about $10 if you need to try that.