Q: MAC OS X 10.7.5 cannot connect to Windows 7 computer

I have OS X 10.7.5 and am trying to connect to a Windows 7 server. I see the server in Finder but when I try to connect I get an immediate message that says, "There was a problem connecting to the server <server name>. Check the server name or IP address, and then try again. If you continue to have problems, contact your system administrator."

I have changed my workgroup to make sure that I am in the same workgroup as the other computers. Do I need to do anything else?

I am able to connect to Windows XP servers.

Is this a known issue in 10.7.5?

Mackbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Aug 17, 2015 1:53 PM

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by joe_7399,

joe_7399 Aug 19, 2015 7:36 AM in response to hnewman
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Aug 19, 2015 7:36 AM in response to hnewman

Hi hnewman,

I'm sorry to hear you are having these issues with your Mac. If you are having issues connecting to a Windows file sharing server, you may find the information and steps outlined in the following article helpful, in particular the alternate connection methods and tips for configuration:

How to connect with File Sharing on your Mac - Apple Support

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by Robin3D,

Robin3D Sep 11, 2015 12:22 AM in response to hnewman
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Sep 11, 2015 12:22 AM in response to hnewman

Hello hnewman,

I had the same problem.
For me the solution was to change the network on both sides from WORKGROUP to a new (same) name.
http://www.7tutorials.com/how-change-workgroup-mac-os-x-easy-networking

http://www.7tutorials.com/how-change-workgroup-windows-7

It might help you?

Greetings.
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