Need Correct Sharing Settings for a Windows 7 PC The BD570 sees my Vista x64 PC just fine. On the Home Link page list of servers, it shows a small computer/monitor icon with the computer's name beside it (Y530). Below it, it lists all of the shared folders on the PC. I have no passwords set on the PC and Home Link does not prompt me for any passwords or login information.However, I can't get to my Windows 7 Home Premium x64 PC. On the Home Link servers list, I get a little computer/monitor icon with the computer name beside it (AMD64); however, as soon as I select the server, I am prompted for a "CIFS ID" and "Password". I have no passwords set on my AMD64. I've tried every combination of ID and password I can think of that may be restricting access to the PC. No luck.Anyone have a suggestion for getting into my Windows 7 PC? Need Correct Sharing Settings for a Windows 7 PC The BD570 sees my Vista x64 PC just fine. On the Home Link page list of servers, it shows a small computer/monitor icon with the computer's... » Read More Need Correct Sharing Settings for a Windows 7 PC The BD570 sees my Vista x64 PC just fine. On the Home Link page list of servers, it shows a small computer/monitor icon with the computer's name beside it (Y530). Below it, it lists all of the shared folders on the PC. I have no passwords set on the PC and Home Link does not prompt me for any passwords or login information.However, I can't get to my Windows 7 Home Premium x64 PC. On the Home Link servers list, I get a little computer/monitor icon with the computer name beside it (AMD64); however, as soon as I select the server, I am prompted for a "CIFS ID" and "Password". I have no passwords set on my AMD64. I've tried every combination of ID and password I can think of that may be restricting access to the PC. No luck.Anyone have a suggestion for getting into my Windows 7 PC? « Show Less
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Ah...I see. I had the Shark007 32-bit drivers installed but didn't yet have the 64-bit drivers installed. I installed the 64-bit drivers and then rebooted. I opened WMP12; however, all my mkv's are still in the "Other Media" list in WMP12. Do you know how to make WMP12 re-categorize the mkv's from "Other Media" into "Videos"?
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What *I* had to do was go into Homegroups, click on ALL NETWORKS, and THEN the player showed up (as "Unknown device) - I set it to ALLOW. After that, streaming worked. Once you do that, you should see another media server listed with your PC name that DOESN'T prompt you for a password. Let me know how it goes.
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I was able to set up streaming using Windows Media Player 12 as the media server. In Home Link servers list, the WMP 12 server icon shows up. I can see almost all of my video files using this method. However, because WMP12 does not list MKV files under the Video section in WMP12, I do not have access to my MKV files.A straight DLNA connection would allow me to see all of my files (in a Windows Explorer type format, as it does on my Vista x64 machine). Others are experiencing this same problem. See this thread for more info: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1229543 I was able to set up streaming using Windows Media Player 12 as the media server. In Home Link servers list, the WMP 12 server icon shows up. I can see almost all of my video files using this method. However, because WMP12 does not list MKV files under the Video section in WMP12, I do not have access to my MKV files.A straight DLNA connection would allow me to see all of my files (in a Windows Explorer type format, as it does on my Vista x64 machine). Others are experiencing this same problem. See this thread for more info:... » Read More I was able to set up streaming using Windows Media Player 12 as the media server. In Home Link servers list, the WMP 12 server icon shows up. I can see almost all of my video files using this method. However, because WMP12 does not list MKV files under the Video section in WMP12, I do not have access to my MKV files.A straight DLNA connection would allow me to see all of my files (in a Windows Explorer type format, as it does on my Vista x64 machine). Others are experiencing this same problem. See this thread for more info: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1229543 « Show Less
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I suppose another (less brute force) method of getting MKVs to show up under Videos in WMP12 would be to delete the MKVs from the library (only) and then select Tools/Advanced/Restore deleted library items. My guess is that WMP12 would then recategorize them under the Videos section when it re-added them.Ah, no bother. My entire library needed a good refresh anyhow.
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Glad I could help you and that you're now able to stream your MKVs! I didn't even bother with the CIFS Login/Password thing because the WMP12 server worked right away for me once I 'allowed' it in my Homegroup settings. If you ever figure out the CIFS thing, feel free to give us an update here and let us know what you did. I'm not really worried about it since the WMP12 feature works fine, but I'd still like to know just in case.
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It will appear under network in file explorer. You access it from there just like you would any local drive. You can even set up different permissions for different users so each user's files can be password protected.
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Does anyone worry about buying netbooks and this computer and Microsoft ending support for XP like they eventually did for Windows 98 ? I would want 2GB of RAM if I ever had to install Vista...
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I have this monitor and IT DOES WORK under XP without any kind of special driver installation. I just plugged it in and booted up. Seems to be the case with pretty much all monitors. Also, at the base of the monitor is the certified for vista sticker. Note: this is the AL22223Wd. I'm still confused as to why they're marketing any kind of monitor incompatibility with vista. Seems all monitors (That support 800x600) should run in vista :S.
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This doesnt connect directly to your computer, you access it over the network through its own interface, or a mapped network drive. It shouldnt matter what OS you are using. We use everything from XP, Vista, 7, 8 & Macs to access this without any issues.
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I have the same question. I want to send one to my sister in-law and she has Windows 7. I guess I will have to do a Google research if no one answers here.
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Use this link, these instructions should help you figure out which configuration you have. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218
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I have one and it worked fine on my old XP machine, but my new Dell has Vista and so far I can't get it to work, even afer downloading the drivers that sandisk said would fix the problem. Vista keeps seeing it as a 14 in 1 drive and refuses to except any input from it. I just gave it to a friend who's still running (and I wish I was) XP and replaced it with one by Belkin.
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If it shows up in the BIOS I'd check and see if it's listed in the Device Manager. I have 2 of these drives and they work very well on my Win7/64 host and are listed in the Device Manager in my 8 and 8.1 VMware VM's. If it's listed in your Device Manager you should be able to see it in Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management under Storage|Disk Management. If it's there you will need to initialize the drive so it can be formatted and used as either an extension of an existing drive or new partitions. Hope this helps.
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That's exactly what I'm doing and why I bought this; however I am certainly no hardware guru. It takes a while for it to show upon explorer (4-5 secs), windows needs to read it, etc. I would go to the internet and find a forum that has a topic for hardware, giving them the model, intent, etc. Let me know what you find out. I am interested. My final goal it to set up a RAID, still need one more hard drive.
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I have one 64 bit vista hp desktop, 3 x 32 bit vista hp laptops, and one vista ibm laptop all connected to the printer through my wireless network. Not only do they all work fine, but i love that you can scan to the ip address and access a scan on any computer. My trick was to have the "dedicated" desktop that has the solution center on it. Each laptop had the drivers installed via my network, so we did not use the cd for any of them - just the desktop. If there is a problem you have to use the desktop (which is always there anyway) to use the solution center. But we all share printing and it works for a whole household of students (one phd student). I have one 64 bit vista hp desktop, 3 x 32 bit vista hp laptops, and one vista ibm laptop all connected to the printer through my wireless network. Not only do they all work fine, but i love that you can scan to the ip address and access a scan on any computer. My trick was to have the "dedicated" desktop that has the solution center on it. Each laptop had the drivers installed via my network, so we did not use the cd for any of them - just the desktop. If there is a problem you have to use the desktop (which is always there anyway) to use the solution center. But we all share... » Read More I have one 64 bit vista hp desktop, 3 x 32 bit vista hp laptops, and one vista ibm laptop all connected to the printer through my wireless network. Not only do they all work fine, but i love that you can scan to the ip address and access a scan on any computer. My trick was to have the "dedicated" desktop that has the solution center on it. Each laptop had the drivers installed via my network, so we did not use the cd for any of them - just the desktop. If there is a problem you have to use the desktop (which is always there anyway) to use the solution center. But we all share printing and it works for a whole household of students (one phd student). « Show Less
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Should not be a problem. Gives you suggestions though. Keep using Microsoft software with this computer. When you first turn it on use the Microsoft windows licence registration coded that should have been on the computers case. Only the win64 codes will work. This is a fine fast machine that uses a VGA monitor connection. Good luck
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It won't allow you to adjust the settings unless you have the software installed. The settings are synced from the "cloud", so whenever the computer boots up and it is set to run on startup, it will gather any settings which may have been adjusted on another computer that has the same account on it.
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Hi I'm running Win7 Pro 64bit without any problems. -- For me the trick was to add my Windows user login/passwd into the Buffalo Users list. Once I did this the NAS would see and allow my user access.
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I tried several pc with windows 7 64 bits, one pc works, two not. All three has the same operation system, win7 enterprise 64 bit . Haven't figured out what caused the problem.
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Nothing like a long link - Under wdc.com external drives faq.The Western Digital products listed below are Microsoft Certified (WHQL) under the Windows Vista Operating System. WD Passport Portable USB 2.0 (Black) (WXMSxxxxTx) Order/Model numbers US: WDXMS600TN, WDXMS800TN, WDXMS1000TN, WDXMS1200TN, WDXMS1600TN, WDXMS2500TN http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1457&p;_created=1154370312&p;_sid=g-6YQ7Si&p;_accessibility=0&p;_redirect=&p;_lva=&p;_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NzEsNzEmcF9wcm9kcz0xOTUmcF9jYXRzPTEyMyZwX3B2PTEuMTk1JnBfY3Y9MS4xMjMmcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9mbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE*&p;_li=&p;_topview=1 Nothing like a long link - Under wdc.com external drives faq.The Western Digital products listed below are Microsoft Certified (WHQL) under the Windows Vista Operating System. WD Passport Portable USB 2.0 (Black) (WXMSxxxxTx) Order/Model numbers US: WDXMS600TN, WDXMS800TN, WDXMS1000TN, WDXMS1200TN, WDXMS1600TN, WDXMS2500TN http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1457&p;_created=1154370312&p;_sid=g-6YQ7Si&p;_accessibility=0&p;_redirect=&p;_lva=&p;_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd... » Read More Nothing like a long link - Under wdc.com external drives faq.The Western Digital products listed below are Microsoft Certified (WHQL) under the Windows Vista Operating System. WD Passport Portable USB 2.0 (Black) (WXMSxxxxTx) Order/Model numbers US: WDXMS600TN, WDXMS800TN, WDXMS1000TN, WDXMS1200TN, WDXMS1600TN, WDXMS2500TN http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1457&p;_created=1154370312&p;_sid=g-6YQ7Si&p;_accessibility=0&p;_redirect=&p;_lva=&p;_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NzEsNzEmcF9wcm9kcz0xOTUmcF9jYXRzPTEyMyZwX3B2PTEuMTk1JnBfY3Y9MS4xMjMmcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9mbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE*&p;_li=&p;_topview=1 « Show Less
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I'm no computer tech, but I clicked on the "Start" button on my computer, and then clicked on "about your computer" link. I was able to access a diagram of the insides of my computer, showing where the extra PCI slots are. I was using windows XP at the time, and I already had the Service Packs 1 and 2 installed in my computer, so I had no trouble installing and using the 5-port USB card. Now I have an HP Notebook and Windows 7, so I don't use the old desktop much. But my husband continues to use it and has no problem. Hope that helps.