A blank password will not work.
The media files will need to be located in a shared folder.
You may change the permission level, but onlyReadpermission is required to play the media.
Repeat this process for any additional folders you wish to share.
Download and implement the VLC Media Player.
(See link below) Then open VLC.
You’ll be prompted to sign on to the host computer.
Provide the credentials for a user on the Windows 7 computer.
Select your media file and clickOpen.
Your media playback will begin momentarily.
Plus, VLC is certainly no slouch as a Media Player.
It’ll play virtually any video or audio file you’ve got the option to throw at it.
Have you already upgraded all your home PCs to Windows 7?
Check out our previous article onstreaming media between Windows 7 computers on your home web connection.Download VLC Media Player
