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Problem joining Mac onto Network with Windows 7 PC

Zascar · 2012-07-02 22:30:30

Hey Guys, for years I had my Windows XP computer sharing files on the network, and my macbook would pick it up fine every time. Now I changed to Windows 7 Ultimate - and although it sees the network fine, it will not connect - it wants a password. I have not set a password on the Windows 7 PC. Can anyone tell me how I can…

02-07-2012 10:30PM

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Zascar

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Hey Guys, for years I had my Windows XP computer sharing files on the network, and my macbook would pick it up fine every time. Now I changed to Windows 7 Ultimate - and although it sees the network fine, it will not connect - it wants a password. I have not set a password on the Windows 7 PC.

Can anyone tell me how I can go about making this work?
Thanks

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#2 12-07-2012 11:07PM

who_me

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I think you need to have a password set on the PC. I'm surprised it worked previously without it.

I think also you should enter your Workgroup on the Mac to match the PC's workgroup (in System Preferences, Network, Advanced button, WINS tab). I'm not sure if that's necessary.

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