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Windows Vista

Sharing files and printers

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:

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  1. Plain share doesn't seem to be used or doesn't work with Kodi's samba; Use Advanced Sharing
  2. "Share this folder"
  3. Click "Permissions"
  4. Add appropriate users and permissions

Windows 10 fix

Using the Windows 7 instructions, with the following if you have issues:

  1. Open the registry editor
  2. Go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters]
  3. Add the string value "IsMasterDomain" with "Yes" as the value
  4. Restart Windows

For more info see:

Further reading