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(Sorry, but this homegroup stuff is crazy)
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== Windows 7 - Home groups ==
== Windows 7 - Homegroup Method ==
'''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].'''
'''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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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:
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
'''Step 1''': Creating a Homegroup


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=== Troubleshooting ===
=== Troubleshooting ===



Revision as of 11:40, 2 August 2015

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Windows Vista

Sharing files and printers

Windows 7 - Homegroup Method

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: