Windows 10: In the Windows 7 system, when accessing shared files from others, the files in the shared...

In the Windows 7 system, when accessing shared files from others, the files in the shared folder appear grayed out, and an "X" is displayed at the bottom right corner of each file, making them inaccessible. Upon opening, a message appears stating that the file does not exist. The properties of the files in the shared folder show 0 bytes. Is there any solution to this issue?

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Windows File share bug (7 and vista)

Short version.

We have an internet PC in the house, which downloads into a shared folder on the network for everyone to access the files.

Since its on one of my machines, when i access the share it uses my username and i see all updated files and everythings happy.

When other people access, they either use "everyone" (vista) or "homegroup" (7) as permissions, and they only see files added BEFORE the share was created. If i download new files, i have to un-share and re-share the entire folder (which sucks) for them to see the latest files.

Someone else has had this problem, here.

Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? its pissing me off having to reshare the same folder every day. (FWIW, i had this issue on this machine when it was on vista, and the problem is still there on 7)

 

Windows File share bug (7 and vista)

i'm simply creating a share via the right click method.

There is no 'classic' model here - thats the way XP did it, and i'm on vista and 7. 7 for example, has homegroup share control, or user access share control. I'm using user access, and that means everyone registers as a guest. I can alter guests permissions, but the share simply doesnt auto update to include new files.

Thanks for that info, but it doesnt seem relevant.

 

SHARING FILES WITH WINDOWS 7

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

• Have you made any changes on your PC?
• Did you perform any Windows update recently?
• Are you connected to Domain network?

I suggest you to try the below steps and check if that helps.

1. To share files over file explorer refer the following
   
   article.
2. Refer article for
   file sharing over a network.

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking, Yes or No.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community - Moderator