Windows 7 Question

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,597
edited November 2010 in The Clubhouse
Ok --

I am networking our other store..

Our old server is running Windows NT --- we currently operate about 6 computers at one time, with as many as 8 ---

With the old server hooked up - we have no issues.

Our new server is running Windows 7 pro --

I can connect to each computer fine but it will not allow more than 4 users..

Any thoughts on this?
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited November 2010
    Are you running a server edition of windows 7 or something? Windows NT was an OS built around server architecture. I'm sure Windows 7 has some capabilities, but it's not designed to be a server as far as I know.

    I have not done any research specific to running Windows 7 as a server, so I could be wrong, but that's my initial thought.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,597
    edited November 2010
    It is just a regular windows 7 pro
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited November 2010
    Like i said, I could be wrong, but I don't really think that's intended to run as a server...
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited November 2010
    Yeah, AsSiM...it's too hard to type. I think he's right. Win 7 Pro may not allow more than 4 or 5 congruent connections without paying for an expanded license. You'll need to go with Windows Server 2008 R2 (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx) if you want the server architecture.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited November 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    It is just a regular windows 7 pro

    There is a max of 4 concurrent users for any version below Ultimate (maybe even Ultimate). Tell your superiors to suck it up and buy the server version. It'll make your (and their) life a lot easier.

    Try this:
    Type the command "Net Config Server" in Command Console and the "Maximum Logged On Users" will be listed. Usually, the maximum users are 10-20.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited November 2010
    Your superiors deserve to be flogged for still running Windows NT!
    No excuses!
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited November 2010
    nadams wrote: »
    This is the same in my copy of Pro... Though I never have tried to connect that many times, as I only have 1 other computer :p

    Ditto here. You might try and find a copy of Windows Server 2003 R2 versus Windows Server 2008 R2 as the latter only comes in 64-bit and you may have compatibility problems with apps if they've been running on Windows NT for all these years. Another consideration is what hardware you're running for a server. If it's just a workstation running as a server, you might need to upgrade, or replace, the hardware.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited November 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Ok --

    I am networking our other store..

    Our old server is running Windows NT --- we currently operate about 6 computers at one time, with as many as 8 ---

    Do you have any actual training in networking?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    I know XP would only allow 10 concurrent users. I am sure if you googled hacking the permissions you could manually change that. I don't like using servers in small offices. The anti virus software is expensive and it is not needed for basic server use in a small office.
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited November 2010
    You can limit the number of simultaneous connections... I believe the default is set at a max of 20... perhaps someone limited it to four?
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