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| == Windows Vista ==
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| [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sharing-files-printers-help#sharing-files-and-printers=windows-vista&v1h=win81tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1 Sharing files and printers]
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| == Windows 7 ==
| | SMB file sharing is an easy and stable way to share files across a local network for {{kodi}} to access. SMB v1 is '''not''' supported by {{kodi}}, instead you must use v2 or v3. |
| '''The Windows 7 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_Message_Block SMB] information is currently being re-assessed for accuracy and at times may be incomplete. Your patience is appreciated throughout this process. For input on improving this Wiki and information on how to setup a Windows Network (SMB) connection, please visit this thread: [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=232663 SMB Windows 7].'''
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| '''If you are new to Kodi or Windows 7, please post feedback about this wiki in the above thread'''
| | A Google search for creating SMB shares will return many reliable articles with details on how to set up your own SMB sharing. |
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| === Assumptions ===
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| - Using a genuine x64 (64bit) or x86 (32bit) version of Windows 7 with all available and stable BIOS, driver and Windows updates completed.
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| - Haven't significantly modified Windows after installation (i.e made registry edits).
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| - Connected or ability to connect to a functioning private (home) wireless or wired network. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/add-device-computer-to-network#1TC=windows-7 Add a device or computer to a network]
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| - The Windows user that has Kodi installed, requires a password to login. [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/create-user-account#create-user-account=windows-7 Create a user account]
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| - Using a stable release of Kodi: [http://kodi.tv/download/ Kodi Download]
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| === Guide ===
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| The following procedure demonstrates how to establish a Homegroup within Windows 7 and how to share a file and/or folder. This is the basis for utilising Windows Network (SMB) shares for Kodi:
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| '''Step 1''': Creating a Homegroup
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| Points to note: Step 1 can be completed during OS installation.
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| * Go to Start Menu > Control Panel
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| * Within Control Panel, Type Homegroup in the search box
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| * Click on Homegroup
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| * Click on Create a Homegroup
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| * Note down password (only required for a Windows PC to access a Homegroup)
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| * Select what Libraries you would like to share, if any
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| * You have created a Homegroup
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| '''Step 2''': Joining a Homegroup
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| Points to note: You need to join a Homegroup to be able to share with a Homegroup
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| * Go to Start Menu > Control Panel
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| * Within Control Panel, Type Homegroup in the search box
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| * Click on Homegroup
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| * Click on Join Now
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| * Enter password noted down from Step 1
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| * You have joined a Homegroup
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| '''Step 3''': Sharing files or folders
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| Points to note: Only share a file or folder, '''DO NOT''' share a complete drive e.g. E:\
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| <section begin="Sharing files or folders" />
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| <gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
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| File:SMB_03.jpg|* Select file/folder by single left clicking.
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| File:SMB_04.jpg|* Share with > Homegroup (Read/Write).
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| </gallery>
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| <section end="Sharing files or folders" />
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| === Troubleshooting ===
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| If you require further information than what is listed below, post your issue in [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=59 Windows General Support] with a full debug log <<<hyperlink this
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| [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=184785&pid=1615607#pid1615607 Android Throughput Timeout Issue]
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| === Conclusion ===
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| >>>Post video of shares and adding sources with SMB, within Kodi<<<
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| == Windows 8.1 fix ==
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| Users can use the Windows 7 instructions but should also do the following if they have issues with protected shares:
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| #Plain share doesn't seem to be used or doesn't work with Kodi's samba; Use Advanced Sharing
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| #"Share this folder"
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| #Click "Permissions"
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| #Add appropriate users and permissions
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| == Windows 10 fix ==
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| Using the Windows 7 instructions, with the following if you have issues:
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| # Open the registry editor
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| # Go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters]
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| # Add the string value "IsMasterDomain" with "Yes" as the value
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| # Restart Windows
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| For more info see:
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| * http://openelec.tv/forum/76-network-filesystems/50297-smb-not-working#50301
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| * http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/54/
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| == Further reading ==
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| * [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/homegroup-help#homegroup-start-to-finish=windows-7&v1h=win81tab1&v2h=win7tab1 HomeGroup from start to finsih] - Multi step guide provided by Microsoft with videos for Windows 7
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| * [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/homegroup-help#homegroup-start-to-finish=windows-81&v1h=win81tab1&v2h=win7tab1 HomeGroup from start to finsih] - Multi step guide provided by Microsoft with videos for Windows 8.1
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| * [http://www.admin-magazine.com/Articles/Linux-with-Windows-8 Linux and Windows 8 Interoperability] - Some notes about SMB sharing with Windows 8
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| * [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/232271 How to Optimise Windows NT Server Using the Registry] - Microsoft Throughput timeout issue
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| [[Category:Windows]]
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| [[Category:How-to]]
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| [[Category:File sharing]]
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SMB file sharing is an easy and stable way to share files across a local network for Kodi to access. SMB v1 is not supported by Kodi, instead you must use v2 or v3.
A Google search for creating SMB shares will return many reliable articles with details on how to set up your own SMB sharing.