How can I add W8.1 to a workgroup containing W7, XP, W98?

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stanhilliard

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I have three computers on a Microsoft windows network. Win7, XP, Win98. I just bought a Win8.1 HP Spectre laptop and want to connect it to the existing network. I have connected it wireless to the internet thru the same router & modem as other computers, but how can I add the Win8.1 to the network for sharing files? The existing three computers are connected in a workgroup called Servicco.

How can I add the Win8.1 to the workgroup: Servicco?

FYI: Windows 8.1 is new for me and I don't know how to navigate it well yet.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, 7, XP, 98
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre, Dell Studio 15...
    CPU
    i7
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Karpansky, F-Prot
Under Control Panel --> System there is an entry "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings" Click the Change settings next to the shield icon on the right.
 

My Computer

System One

Thanks. I changed the workgroup name from WORKGROUP to SERVICCO and rebooted.

Now from the W8.1 with file explorer I can see the Win7 but not the XP or the Win98.

From the Win7 with file explorer I can see the Win8.1 computername but when I select it the message is "Windows cannot access \\GRANDMABARB", Error code 0x80070035.

From the XP with file explorer I can see the Win8.1 (\\grandmabarb) but cannot access it. The message is "\\grandmabarb is not accessible. You mignt not have permission to use this network rersource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. The network path was not found.

From the Win98 with file explorer I can see the Win8.1 computername but when I select it the message is "GRANDMABARB is not accessible. The computer or sharename could not be found."

How can I complete integration of the Win8.1 into the workgroup?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, 7, XP, 98
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre, Dell Studio 15...
    CPU
    i7
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Karpansky, F-Prot
Change workgroup name on all computers to workgroup. The only other thing that can cause this, is Internet Security Software, or wrong credentials when trying to access password protected shares. You can follow the guide at ezlan.net for further help on windows networking.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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