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    Help with accessing network shared files on MacBook Pro !

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ahsan.mughal, Jun 9, 2010.

  1. ahsan.mughal

    ahsan.mughal Notebook Evangelist

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    As the titles say, I need some help on accessing the files shared on my network (which are on Windows 7 Desktop).

    I just exchanged my Macbook pro today because the last one had some white spots on the black screen bezel. On the last notebook I was able to access my shared files by going to " Connect to server " and writing " smb://(computer name) ".

    Now with this, I dunno what I am missing, but it keeps saying:

    Connection Failed, There was an error connecting to the server. Check the server name or IP address and try again.

    Now I know my server name is correct and it can be accessed from my other laptops (windows).

    Maybe I am missing something, so any guidance will appreciated :)

    PS: I already did a re-install lol :D
     
    ahsan.mughal, Jun 9, 2010
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    Never mind. Solved !
     
    ahsan.mughal, Jun 9, 2010
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