How do I connect to windows share on mac?

**Johnny** · September 16th, 2010

I am trying to get my mac to connect to my windows share on my desktop. I can't get it to work. I got the printer to work, but not the file sharing between my Mac and windows desktop.

I looked in the network control and there is no selection for windows share in there. So, I am really confused here ... Any help would be greatly appreciated

Oh, by the way, I absolutely love this computer. I really wish I would have got it sooner ..

**Xie** · September 16th, 2010

It's not to tough. From the Finder bar on top ... click "Go" and then scroll down the menu to "Connect to Server". Find the share you would like through browse or just put in it's IP like smb://ip or however you have it setup.

If I'm misunderstanding how far along you are with the share sorry ahead of time ... I wasn't sure if you had the share and just couldn't find it or not.

* I'm on Leopard

**Johnny** · September 16th, 2010

I did that and nothing is showing up. I will try the browser method. I am on 10.6.4 ,,

**Xie** · September 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by Johnny

I did that and nothing is showing up. I will try the browser method. I am on 10.6.4 ,,

Ah, Snow Leopard ... thats why.

I see reports of a bug with SL and SMB. This site here seems to have a few suggestions (I haven't tried any as I'm not using SL) : macwindows.com

**gonaads** · September 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by Johnny

I am trying to get my mac to connect to my windows share on my desktop. I can't get it to work. I got the printer to work, but not the file sharing between my Mac and windows desktop.

I looked in the network control and there is no selection for windows share in there. So, I am really confused here ... Any help would be greatly appreciated

Oh, by the way, I absolutely love this computer. I really wish I would have got it sooner ..

I know someone that can help you.

Now you didn't get this from me o.k.

Steve Jobs private phone number:

650-867-5309

Steve Jobs private email:

stevejobsakagod@hotmail dot com

**Johnny** · September 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by Xie

Ah, Snow Leopard ... thats why. I see reports of a bug with SL and SMB. This site here seems to have a few suggestions (I haven't tried any as I'm not using SL) : macwindows.com

DUDE, THAT WORKED !! Thanx a lot for the link.

Originally Posted by gonaads

I know someone that can help you.

Now you didn't get this from me o.k.

Steve Jobs private phone number:

650-867-5309

Steve Jobs private email:

stevejobsakagod@hotmail dot com

That is funny lol ..

**dreamliner77** · September 17th, 2010

I thought that was Jenny's number?

**gonaads** · September 17th, 2010

Aaaaa, Jobs bought the rights to it.

**Johnny** · September 17th, 2010

Originally Posted by dreamliner77

I thought that was Jenny's number?

HAHAHA! I just realized that lol ...

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	How do I connect to windows share on mac? I am trying to get my mac to connect to my windows share on my desktop. I can't get it to work. I got the printer to work, but not the file sharing between my Mac and windows desktop. I looked in the network control and there is no selection for windows share in there. So, I am really confused here ... Any help would be greatly appreciated Oh, by the way, I absolutely love this computer. I really wish I would have got it sooner .. Paul Reed Smith.

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Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? It's not to tough. From the Finder bar on top ... click "Go" and then scroll down the menu to "Connect to Server". Find the share you would like through browse or just put in it's IP like smb://ip or however you have it setup. If I'm misunderstanding how far along you are with the share sorry ahead of time ... I wasn't sure if you had the share and just couldn't find it or not. * I'm on Leopard tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? I did that and nothing is showing up. I will try the browser method. I am on 10.6.4 ,, Paul Reed Smith.

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Xie - geek - Joined: September 2003 Location: NY, USA Posts: 5,224 Reputation: 1730 Power: 175	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? Originally Posted by Johnny I did that and nothing is showing up. I will try the browser method. I am on 10.6.4 ,, Ah, Snow Leopard ... thats why. I see reports of a bug with SL and SMB. This site here seems to have a few suggestions (I haven't tried any as I'm not using SL) : macwindows.com tehgeek \| tehgeek \| geeking out to tech \| IRC \| Parted Magic \| A+ Certified Professional

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gonaads Beware the G-Man Joined: March 2002 Location: XP-erience, NTFS, OSNN, Bay Area, California Posts: 18,474 Reputation: 4070 Power: 348	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? Originally Posted by Johnny I am trying to get my mac to connect to my windows share on my desktop. I can't get it to work. I got the printer to work, but not the file sharing between my Mac and windows desktop. I looked in the network control and there is no selection for windows share in there. So, I am really confused here ... Any help would be greatly appreciated Oh, by the way, I absolutely love this computer. I really wish I would have got it sooner .. I know someone that can help you. Now you didn't get this from me o.k. Steve Jobs private phone number: 650-867-5309 Steve Jobs private email: stevejobsakagod@hotmail dot com *"I play violent video games, I could snap at any second."*

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September 17th, 2010	Top \| #6
Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? Originally Posted by Xie Ah, Snow Leopard ... thats why. I see reports of a bug with SL and SMB. This site here seems to have a few suggestions (I haven't tried any as I'm not using SL) : macwindows.com DUDE, THAT WORKED !! Thanx a lot for the link. Originally Posted by gonaads I know someone that can help you. Now you didn't get this from me o.k. Steve Jobs private phone number: 650-867-5309 Steve Jobs private email: stevejobsakagod@hotmail dot com That is funny lol .. Paul Reed Smith.

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dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 1111 Power: 182	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? I thought that was Jenny's number? "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

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gonaads Beware the G-Man Joined: March 2002 Location: XP-erience, NTFS, OSNN, Bay Area, California Posts: 18,474 Reputation: 4070 Power: 348	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? Aaaaa, Jobs bought the rights to it. *"I play violent video games, I could snap at any second."*

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: How do I connect to windows share on mac? Originally Posted by dreamliner77 I thought that was Jenny's number? HAHAHA! I just realized that lol ... Paul Reed Smith.

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