Accessing windows 7 files from xp (sharing files from windows 7 to xp)
On windows 7 make sure computers are on the same group Go to network and sharing centre Click on Change advanced sharing settings (its on the left pane) Under File and Printer Sharing Turn on File and Printer Sharing Under password protected sharing (for security) Turn on Password protected sharing if you select the other option, people can access without giving a user name and password, otherwise you have to provide user name and password)