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== Windows Vista ==


[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].'''


'''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.


=== 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).
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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]
 
- 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]
 
- Using a stable release of Kodi: [http://kodi.tv/download/ 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:\
<section begin="Sharing files or folders" />
<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
File:SMB_03.jpg|* Select file/folder by single left clicking.
File:SMB_04.jpg|* Share with > Homegroup (Read/Write).
</gallery>
<section end="Sharing files or folders" />
 
=== 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 <<<hyperlink this
 
[http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=184785&pid=1615607#pid1615607 Android Throughput Timeout Issue]
 
=== 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:
 
[[File:SMB Windows 8.1.png|800px]]
 
#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 ==
* [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
* [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
* [http://www.admin-magazine.com/Articles/Linux-with-Windows-8 Linux and Windows 8 Interoperability] - Some notes about SMB sharing with Windows 8
* http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=184785&pid=1615607#pid1615607 - A fix if you are getting timeout issues on {{kodi}} with a Windows-based SMB share.
 
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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.



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