I have 1 system where everyone is able to access read/write to the homegroup folders. However, every other system can not access each others and the one system that all the other systems can read/write to, that one can not even access anyone's.
- There are no firewalls in place.
- They all are connected to the same hoemgroup
- The settings are as lose as possible
- The folders/computers can be seen just not accessed.
- Network Discovery is on.
- All systems are Windows 7
- Both Home, Work and Public all have everything on and enabled. Current group is home.
This is what I see when I try and access the HomeGroup for a laptop
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The laptop can see and access this computer just fine. Double clicking on the icon do nothing.
Best Answer
Are you sure network discovery is on?
Enable or disable network discovery Applies to Windows Vista If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps.
By default, Windows Firewall blocks network discovery (formerly called UPnP technology), but you can enable it.
Open Network and Sharing Center by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Network and Internet, and then clicking Network and Sharing Center.
If network discovery is off, click the arrow button Picture of the arrow button‌ to expand the section. Click Turn on network discovery, and then click Apply. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/enable-or-disable-network-discovery