You have installed all of your PCs with latest operating system, Windows 7. This is certainly a step towards better interaction with updated technology world but still, there is a lot to know about this operating system.
In that endeavour, let us begin with setting up of file sharing on Windows. The article will also make you aware that how can one share files, when the environment is mixed, mingling up windows XP and Windows 7 atmosphere. This is not an arduous task and you can do it with simple guidance. Read on to emphasize more on it -
While sharing files on your PC, installed with Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System-
First Click on the Windows globe on the bottom left (the old start button).
Right-click on "Computer" which will be followed by a click on properties
Pay attention to the Workgroup name.
While sharing file on Windows XP computer -
A click on Start button.
Right click on "My Computer" and then a click on "properties."
Followed by a click on Computer Name.
A Click Change.
Select Workgroup.
Type in the same workgroup name.
Double click on OK.
Rebooting.
The back-up made on the Windows 7 installed computer allows you to share your documents folder with everyone in the preferred workgroup. It will be done by the procedure mentioned below.
A click on Start.
Next click on Computer.
Then a click on the drop down.
Select Everyone.
Next click on Add.
A click on Read and change it to read/write
Now click on Share
Select My Documents
Click on Next.
Sharing of your documents pretty much depends on the number of person in the work group
Click Done.
Now again a sharing with your Windows XP PC:
In this mingled atmosphere, you can have the access on Windows 7 installed computer by -
Open "My Computer".
Click on "My Network Places" on the left.
Now Click on "Entire Network".
This will let you see the name of your Windows 7 uploaded PC.
Now a double click on the Windows 7 computer will allow you to see all the shared files as well as shared devices.
This is the simple procedure which will offer you a simple access to different folders and files present on various computers of your home-network.
