FileBrowser Connection Errors for Windows Vista
If FileBrowser cannot connect to your Windows Vista PC, or if it connects but shows errors when accessing shares or folders, the issue is usually related to SMB file sharing, Windows permissions, authentication settings, or network configuration.
This guide brings together the most common Vista-specific problems and how to resolve them step by step.
Most issues are caused by Windows configuration rather than FileBrowser itself and can usually be fixed quickly.
Before you begin
Check these first:
- Your Windows Vista PC and iPhone or iPad are on the same network
- File and Printer Sharing is enabled in Windows Vista
- You are using a valid Windows username and password
- The folder you want to access is shared on the PC
- Windows Firewall allows file sharing connections
- The PC is powered on and not sleeping
If these are correct, continue with the relevant section below.
Connection Errors
- Can't find server
- Couldn't locate machine
- Timed out connecting
- Socket timed out
- Connect failed: Connection refused
- NB session refused - not listening
- Insufficient server resources
- Server rejected blank password
- Unknown user or password
Problems with the Share name list
- The list is empty.
- I should see shares ending with a $.
- When I tap the C: share, I get Access Denied.
Problems listing folders
Sharing folders
If you tap to connect on a machine entry and an error message is displayed in red, select the error message from the list below.
Once FileBrowser is connected, tapping the machine entry again should
show a list of Share names in the right-hand window.
If there is a problem with this list, select from the problems
below.
After tapping a Share name, the files and folders for that Share should be listed.
If they're not shown, select from the problems below.
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Whether you are connecting on a home network, office network, or VPN connection, FileBrowser is designed for fast and secure access to Windows shared folders, SMB network drives, and file servers.
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