The method of sharing files between Windows 7 and Windows XP

has been a topic that has been discussed since Vista, especially the sharing between different systems seems to be particularly difficult. Today we will look at how to share files between Windows 7 and XP.

Because of the HomeGroup feature, file sharing between two Windows 7 computers is quite simple. However, HomeGroup is not compatible with Windows Vista and XP, which means that HomeGroup cannot be shared between Windows 7 and Vista/XP. So, if the two are connected together by routing Windows 7 and XP machines to share it?

1. Ensure consistent set of two computers, the default is "WORKGROUP"

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2 on Windows 7 machines, click control panel - network and sharing Center - click change advanced sharing settings (setting change advanced sharing)

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If you do not need a password, set it to the following picture:

If you need a password, create it, as shown below:

4. Now in the Windows 7 machine should You can see the XP machine.