How many connections are allowed to a Windows 7 Home Premium shared folder or printer?

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Published on 2011-01-09T16:22:50Z Indexed on 2011/01/09 17:55 UTC
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I have a client who runs a small business with 4 desktop systems, two of which are inexpensive [

The XP Pro system is currently being used as a file "server" for time sheets and QuickBooks data. It also shares an HP ink jet printer. The client wishes to decommission this system because (1) it's ugly [it is] and (2) it uses too much power [it does].

If we share a folder on one of the Windows 7 Home Premium systems will there be a problem connecting to it with up to 3 other computers?

What about the printer sharing?

I vaguely remember seeing that Windows 7 is less usable for "server" purposes and has severe restrictions on the number of clients. But I cannot seem to find those numbers.

In my own network (over 12 systems) we have no problem sharing from Windows 7 Ultimate to a few other systems where needed.

I am embarrassed that I cannot seem to find the answer to this in a couple of days of searching.

I can do an anytime upgrade of one of these systems to Pro if that would improve the ability to share from it. I am not able to convince the client to put a "real server" into their network.

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How many connections are allowed to a Windows 7 Home Premium shared folder or printer?

Posted by lcbrevard on Server Fault See other posts from Server Fault or by lcbrevard
Published on 2011-01-09T16:22:50Z Indexed on 2011/01/09 16:55 UTC
Read the original article Hit count: 162

Filed under:

windows-7

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connections

|

limitations

I have a client who runs a small business with 4 desktop systems, two of which are inexpensive [

The XP Pro system is currently being used as a file "server" for time sheets and QuickBooks data. It also shares an HP ink jet printer. The client wishes to decommission this system because (1) it's ugly [it is] and (2) it uses too much power [it does].

If we share a folder on one of the Windows 7 Home Premium systems will there be a problem connecting to it with up to 3 other computers?

What about the printer sharing?

I vaguely remember seeing that Windows 7 is less usable for "server" purposes and has severe restrictions on the number of clients. But I cannot seem to find those numbers.

In my own network (over 12 systems) we have no problem sharing from Windows 7 Ultimate to a few other systems where needed.

I am embarrassed that I cannot seem to find the answer to this in a couple of days of searching.

I can do an anytime upgrade of one of these systems to Pro if that would improve the ability to share from it. I am not able to convince the client to put a "real server" into their network.

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