Connecting to samba share from win 7

[michel]

Greetings,

I have this problem since I started using Kubuntu. I can manage to see and connect to shared folders on Windows 7 machines but Windows 7 machines cannot even see my shared folders or my printers.

I tried all the googled solutions but without any effects.

Thanks,

Michel

[sithlord48]

check they are in the same workgroup the kubuntu machine wont care but the windows machine will. check the config file for samba ( /etc/samba/smb.conf ) for your workgroup . you could also try from windows typing \\<kubuntu machines name or IP> in the address bar of explorer to connect to a samba share.

[michel]

I did that and much, much more with no success.

Thanks,

Michel

[michel]

OK Success!! I managed to connect with Win7 and Win 8 machines!

1- Make sure all machines have the same Workgroup
2- Win7 and Win8 "advanced network setup" allow for network discovery - file and printer sharing - turn on public folder sharing - enable file sharing for devices that use 40 or 56 bit encryption
3- Highlight the network connection in Win8 and make sure you "allow file and printer sharing"
4- You should normally see the Win machines in dolphin - network - samba - workgroup and connect with the win user name and password (add a new user on the win machine if you want)
5- On the Win7 machine go to control panel - appearance and personalization - customize the start menu - and click on run command. Go to start menu - click on run and enter \\the name of your computer (as it is displayed on the Konsole prompt). That should open a window with your shared directories and your shared printers. Map the shared directories and connect to the printers.
6- On the Win8 machine press the start button + R to get run and then follow the sames procedure.

Michel