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CmdrKeene MVP. Anyway, I would ask a couple things: Is file sharing and network discovery turned on at both ends? If unsure, open the "Network" folder on the left side of file explorer and it will prompt you if not. Are you able to ping one computer from the other? Are you getting prompted for a password but it doesn't take it? Then click on the If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here Choose Just enable file sharing and click OK.
From the Network sharing and security group, check the option Share this folder on network in order to enable the the Sharing feature. If you don't want others to change or modify you files, you should uncheck the option Allow network users to change my files We suggest use not more than 12 characters for the share name , if any Windows 9x user would access this share folder Press OK to confirm this operation.
Now you can see an icon with a hand holding the folder. Connecting from client: First of all, logon the client machine e. Then we need to locate the host machine e.
These are examples of what I have to work with and what others deal with too. Yes, we know Windows XP is bad, but we don't always have a choice. NathM , your correct. I saw that they pinged the IP, but missed that they tried connecting to it. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for the replies. NicCrockett- You are correct in saying that the system is a legacy piece of hardware that controls a specialized machinery that isn't easily upgradeable. I found what the issue was. What I failed to realize at the time was that the server side of SMB was not enabled.
Once I enabled SMBv1. Server-side via Windows features, everything worked fine. Funny you mention that. I was just getting ready to post this photo, suggesting you manually check the settings instead of using PowerShell. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. Hi All, In some need of expert opinions regarding an issue I'm facing. I have tried accessing the share by both name and IP from the XP machine to no avail.
Is it even possible to access a file being shared from a Windows 10 computer to Windows XP? Best Answer. Cuber This person is a verified professional. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. View this "Best Answer" in the replies below ».
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