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Windows File Sharing does not work with firewall disabled


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I have a Windows 7 computer which I am trying to use for sharing files over my home network (but not using a homegroup).



Here is what I have tried so far.




  • Network Discovery and File and Print Sharing is enabled for both Private and Public Networks.

  • Windows Firewall is disabled.

  • I can access files on other computers properly.

  • The System process is listening on Port 0.0.0.0:445.

  • The user password is 8 characters or more.

  • The 4 services involved are all running.


From the computer in question,




  • Accessing \localhost works properly.

  • Accessing \computer-name only shows the share list but I can't open them.

  • Accessing \ip-address doesn't even show the list of shares.


From other computers, I am unable to see anything and I am never prompted for a password. It times out after 30-60 seconds.



Is there something in Event Viewer which I can use to further determine what the problem is?



Reinstalling Windows is definitely NOT an option.









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    I have a Windows 7 computer which I am trying to use for sharing files over my home network (but not using a homegroup).



    Here is what I have tried so far.




    • Network Discovery and File and Print Sharing is enabled for both Private and Public Networks.

    • Windows Firewall is disabled.

    • I can access files on other computers properly.

    • The System process is listening on Port 0.0.0.0:445.

    • The user password is 8 characters or more.

    • The 4 services involved are all running.


    From the computer in question,




    • Accessing \localhost works properly.

    • Accessing \computer-name only shows the share list but I can't open them.

    • Accessing \ip-address doesn't even show the list of shares.


    From other computers, I am unable to see anything and I am never prompted for a password. It times out after 30-60 seconds.



    Is there something in Event Viewer which I can use to further determine what the problem is?



    Reinstalling Windows is definitely NOT an option.









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      I have a Windows 7 computer which I am trying to use for sharing files over my home network (but not using a homegroup).



      Here is what I have tried so far.




      • Network Discovery and File and Print Sharing is enabled for both Private and Public Networks.

      • Windows Firewall is disabled.

      • I can access files on other computers properly.

      • The System process is listening on Port 0.0.0.0:445.

      • The user password is 8 characters or more.

      • The 4 services involved are all running.


      From the computer in question,




      • Accessing \localhost works properly.

      • Accessing \computer-name only shows the share list but I can't open them.

      • Accessing \ip-address doesn't even show the list of shares.


      From other computers, I am unable to see anything and I am never prompted for a password. It times out after 30-60 seconds.



      Is there something in Event Viewer which I can use to further determine what the problem is?



      Reinstalling Windows is definitely NOT an option.









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      I have a Windows 7 computer which I am trying to use for sharing files over my home network (but not using a homegroup).



      Here is what I have tried so far.




      • Network Discovery and File and Print Sharing is enabled for both Private and Public Networks.

      • Windows Firewall is disabled.

      • I can access files on other computers properly.

      • The System process is listening on Port 0.0.0.0:445.

      • The user password is 8 characters or more.

      • The 4 services involved are all running.


      From the computer in question,




      • Accessing \localhost works properly.

      • Accessing \computer-name only shows the share list but I can't open them.

      • Accessing \ip-address doesn't even show the list of shares.


      From other computers, I am unable to see anything and I am never prompted for a password. It times out after 30-60 seconds.



      Is there something in Event Viewer which I can use to further determine what the problem is?



      Reinstalling Windows is definitely NOT an option.







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