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=== Troubleshooting === | === Troubleshooting === | ||
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 | 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 [http://kodi.wiki/view/Log_file debug log] | ||
[http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=184785&pid=1615607#pid1615607 Android Throughput Timeout Issue] - Refer to 'Further Reading' for more information from Microsoft. | [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=184785&pid=1615607#pid1615607 Android Throughput Timeout Issue] - Refer to 'Further Reading' for more information from Microsoft. |
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Windows Vista
Windows 7
The Windows 7 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: SMB Windows 7.
If you are new to Kodi or Windows 7, please post feedback about this wiki in the above thread
Assumptions
- Using a genuine x64 (64bit) or x86 (32bit) version of Windows 7 with all available and stable BIOS, driver and Windows updates completed.
- Haven't significantly modified Windows after installation (i.e made registry edits).
- Connected or ability to connect to a functioning private (home) wireless or wired network. Add a device or computer to a network
- The Windows user that has Kodi installed, requires a password to login. Create a user account
- Using a stable release of Kodi: Kodi Download
Guide
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:
Step 1: Creating a Homegroup
Points to note: Step 1 can be completed during OS installation.
- Go to Start Menu > Control Panel
- Within Control Panel, Type Homegroup in the search box
- Click on Homegroup
- Click on Create a Homegroup
- Note down password (only required for a Windows PC to access a Homegroup)
- Select what Libraries you would like to share, if any
- You have created a Homegroup
Step 2: Joining a Homegroup
Points to note: You need to join a Homegroup to be able to share with a Homegroup
- Go to Start Menu > Control Panel
- Within Control Panel, Type Homegroup in the search box
- Click on Homegroup
- Click on Join Now
- Enter password noted down from Step 1
- You have joined a Homegroup
Step 3: Sharing files or folders
Points to note: Only share a file or folder, DO NOT share a complete drive e.g. E:\
Troubleshooting
If you require further information than what is listed below, post your issue in Windows General Support with a full debug log
Android Throughput Timeout Issue - Refer to 'Further Reading' for more information from Microsoft.
Conclusion
>>>Post video of shares and adding sources with SMB, within Kodi<<<
Windows 8.1 fix
Users can use the Windows 7 instructions but should also do the following if they have issues with protected shares:
- Plain share doesn't seem to be used or doesn't work with Kodi's samba; Use Advanced Sharing
- "Share this folder"
- Click "Permissions"
- Add appropriate users and permissions
Windows 10 fix
Using the Windows 7 instructions, with the following if you have issues:
- Open the registry editor
- Go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters]
- Add the string value "IsMasterDomain" with "Yes" as the value
- Restart Windows
For more info see:
- http://openelec.tv/forum/76-network-filesystems/50297-smb-not-working#50301
- http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/54/
Further reading
- HomeGroup from start to finsih - Multi step guide provided by Microsoft with videos for Windows 7
- HomeGroup from start to finsih - Multi step guide provided by Microsoft with videos for Windows 8.1
- Linux and Windows 8 Interoperability - Some notes about SMB sharing with Windows 8
- How to Optimise Windows NT Server Using the Registry - Microsoft Throughput timeout issue