I have a workgroup in which there are three computers that are connected. Now the problem is that one of the systems has Windows XP. The other two computers which have Windows 7, cannot access the system with Windows XP. How can I fix this?

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darren-utecht

I have a workgroup in which there are three computers that are connected. Now the problem is that one of the systems has Windows XP. The other two computers which have Windows 7, cannot access the system with Windows XP. How can I fix this?

asked on 18th Aug 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

uttam

answered on 18th 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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