Mac-Windows file sharing problem

jonnyinscotland · jonnyinscotland #1 (**permalink**)

05-22-2008, 03:58 PM

I recently set up a workgroup on my PC and added my iMac (running mac os 10.5) to it.

This is a problem I am having on my PC. When I open the workgroup all the computers are listed correctly. When I open the iMac share I get a list of folders, including a 'shared' folder. However there is more than one shared folder listed. The contents of each folder is the same. You can see what I mean in this image:

In 'File sharing' in mac sys prefs there is no folders listed to share so I am surprised anything appears when I open iMac in my workgroup.

Could anyone advise on why this is and how to go about removing the extra folders that appear?

Thanks

jonnyinscotland · jonnyinscotland #2 (**permalink**)

05-26-2008, 08:06 PM

Any idea??

Thanks

jonnyinscotland · jonnyinscotland #3 (**permalink**)

06-02-2008, 02:13 PM

No one have a clue?

Soulwar · Soulwar #4 (**permalink**)

06-02-2008, 03:09 PM

Have you tried just to delete them?

I had a similar problem and that seemed to get rid of them. Try it and see if they reappear the next time.

Could also try from the Mac side and change the permissions. (get info on folders)

Soulwar #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 1,515 Mac Specs: iMac 17" 1Ghz G4  iPhone 3G  10.5.5	06-02-2008, 03:09 PM Have you tried just to delete them? I had a similar problem and that seemed to get rid of them. Try it and see if they reappear the next time. Could also try from the Mac side and change the permissions. (get info on folders) When all else fails, try everything! The Rep System and you. Life's a joke...If you're not laughing, then you didn't get it. June 2008
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jonnyinscotland #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 27, 2007 Posts: 32	05-22-2008, 03:58 PM I recently set up a workgroup on my PC and added my iMac (running mac os 10.5) to it. This is a problem I am having on my PC. When I open the workgroup all the computers are listed correctly. When I open the iMac share I get a list of folders, including a 'shared' folder. However there is more than one shared folder listed. The contents of each folder is the same. You can see what I mean in this image: In 'File sharing' in mac sys prefs there is no folders listed to share so I am surprised anything appears when I open iMac in my workgroup. Could anyone advise on why this is and how to go about removing the extra folders that appear? Thanks
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jonnyinscotland #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 27, 2007 Posts: 32	05-26-2008, 08:06 PM Any idea?? Thanks
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