Because of this, it will not properly communicate with computers running older versions of Samba (SMB) Windows File Sharing protocol. By default, Windows Seven comes pre-configured to only communicate with other file sharing clients and servers which are also using the new beefed-up and more secure version of the Samba file sharing protocol. Microsoft has amped-up their new operating system with some new security standards, which notably fix their aging Samba (SMB) Windows File Sharing protocol. Blue if you can’t even connect to another Windows file sharing enabled computer?

but wait, what happened to the Windows Networking? Why isn’t it working anymore? How are you going to trade the latest season of Red Vs. You’re ready to go to the next lan party and sport your new slick OS, get some compliments and “Ooohhs” and “Awws”, and swap a few files…. Everything’s great, the new quick launch bar is actually useful, the OS loads up fast, and the cool new grouped roll over window preview pane is actually letting you get some work done now. So you’ve manage to get Windows Seven installed, no problems.

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