Windows 7 home basic not able to connect to workgroup

[vinod marwah]

Hello,
not able to connect with laptop running with win7 home basic to workgroup. we can ping the server but not able to access both sides

 

[WR2]

Hello vinod marwah;

Here is a comparison of Windows 7 versions: Starter/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
It's possible you will need the Win7 Professional version to join a workgroup domain.

 

[WR2]

What can you tell us about how the work group server is setup?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If they are all windows 7 computers use homegroup!

 

[vinod marwah]

the probelm is that we have all mahcines on windows xp except one with windows 7 home basic. the old server is suing 2003 r2 where all laptops get connected both xop and windows 7.
when we connect a new server with 2003 std , then the laptop with windows 7 home basic acts up. rest all are working fine . shall i change the new server to 2003 r2 and check?

 

[hang-the-9]

What is the exact issue with the Win 7 machine? You can't get to the server from it? Does it get the correct IP for your network? Try turning off the built-in firewall in the Win 7 computer.

If you are trying to connect it to a domain (not workgroup), you won't be able to unless you get 7 Pro or higher.

 

[w33dg0d]

Upgrade your Windows, i know Home Premium supports joining a homegroup, but not creating. Professional supports creating a homegroup, but i think you will need Enterprise or Ultimate to create and join a workgroup.