I have connected four computers through a D-Link router. Two computers have Windows 7 and two have Windows XP. I am unable to access the Windows XP computers on the network. Please help.

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I have connected four computers through a D-Link router. Two computers have Windows 7 and two have Windows XP. I am unable to access the Windows XP computers on the network. Please help.

asked on 16th Aug 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

uttam

answered on 19th Aug 2011 | |

You have not mentioned if the workgroup name is same in all the three systems and what is the error that you are getting when trying to access the Windows XP system. Are you able to see windows xp system in the network of the Windows 7 system? Please check these:

(a) The windows XP system should have a valid IP address with same gateway as others.
(b) Check the firewall for any blockage.
(c) Enable file sharing and remote access.
(d) Check for permissions across the root folder and shared drive.
(e) The Workgroup name should be same.

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