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WINDOWS 7
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II
How to Set Up a Homegroup in
Windows 7
The easiest way to set up a network for sharing files and devices is
to use the new Homegroup feature in Windows 7. Setting up a
Homegroup in Windows 7 streamlines the network creation process
and provides a simple way to let every PC in the house share files,
including music, photos, and movies, and even the household or office
printer.
Select an item’s check box to share it; remove the check mark to
stop sharing. Windows 7 normally shares your Pictures, Music, and
Videos libraries, as well as any printer that’s attached to any PC on
your Homegroup. You might want to leave your Documents library
unshared if it contains more private items.
Sharing a folder simply lets other people access that folder’s files —
view the pictures or watch a video, for example. They can neither
change nor delete those files, nor can they create or place any files
in your folder.
4. Process the password and click Finish.
Select an item’s check box to share it; remove the check mark to
stop sharing. Windows 7 normally shares your Pictures, Music, and
Videos libraries, as well as any printer that’s attached to any PC on
your Homegroup. You might want to leave your Documents library
unshared if it contains more private items.
Sharing a folder simply lets other people access that folder’s files —
view the pictures or watch a video, for example. They can neither
change nor delete those files, nor can they create or place any files
in your folder.
4. Type the Homegroup password and click Finish.
The Set Network Location dialog box closes. When you switch to a
home network type, Windows invites you to either start a new
HomeGroup or, if a HomeGroup exists, join it.
How to Share a Folder in Windows 7
and Windows Vista
The key to accessing information on a peer-to-peer Windows
network is to share folders between computers. After a folder is
shared, any other user on the network can access it, using its files just
like any folder on their own computer.
To share a folder in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, follow these
steps:
1. Right-click the folder you want to share.
You have to see the folder, not be “in” the folder.
2. Choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
The shortcut menu has sharing commands. But that type of sharing
refers to sharing the folder between users on the same computer, not
on the network.
3. Click the Sharing tab in the folder’s Properties dialog box.
4. Click the Advanced Sharing button.
5. In Windows Vista, type the administrator’s password or click the
Continue button.
The Advanced Sharing dialog box appears.
6. Place a check mark by the option Share This Folder.
7. If necessary, type a more descriptive share name.
The folder name already appears in the Shared Name box.
Additionally, when other users see this folder available on the
network, they also see your computer’s name after the folder’s
name.
8. Click OK to close the Advanced Sharing dialog box, and then click
the Close button to discharge the folder’s Properties dialog box.
After the folder is shared, it appears with a sharing buddies tag on
its icon.
How to Manually Assign an IP Address
in Windows 7
Most computers that are attached to an Ethernet network will have
their IP addresses assigned automatically by DHCP. You can
configure your PC to use its own IP address, effectively disabling
DHCP. Here’s how to do that in Windows 7:
This step displays the System information window. The figure shows
the Windows 8 version, but the Windows Vista and Windows 7
versions are similar. Notice the section that lists computer name,
domain, and workgroup settings.
2. Click the Change Settings link in the bottom-right corner.
If you want to join a domain, select the Domain radio button and
type the domain name. If your network does not use domains,
choose the Workgroup option button, and type the workgroup
name.
5. Click OK. Enter the username and password for an Administrator
account when prompted.