Windows 7 and NFS Client
I have Windows 7 Professional 32bit installed. I am trying to connect to a NFS file share on a Solaris System. I cant find the NFS Client on my machine. I went to add windows components and I dont see it there as an option. I was told by someone that they have 'enterprise' version and the NFS client is there. So I am thinking that I dont have the right version. I dont even see enterprise listed in the product comparisions. Is there actually an enterprise version ? If so, can professional be upgraded ? If none of this is true, then how would I go about getting the NFS client up and running ? Thanks
March 23rd, 2010 2:36am

Hi Dzikiewicz, There is an Enterprise version of Windows 7. It's very similar to Ultimate but is based on volume licensing (for businesses). My understanding is that you do not need Enterprise (or Ultimate) for NFS shares to work correctly. Have a look at this TechNet thread and pay attention to Paul's response: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itpronetworking/thread/59f44197-8c08-4cfc-a045-61e7f60152aa Let me know if that helps!Cody C Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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March 23rd, 2010 9:53pm

This didnt help much. Pauls response refers to using the 'raw mount'. Meaning just use the mount command. This is not present on my system. I do have a mountvol command, but I cant seem to get the exported file system mounted. Ive tried to put nfs:// .... in a browser, and other things like this might work. However, nothing actually worked. It appears that nfs client is just not present. Maybe I missed something. Please correct me if I mis understood something. Thanks Anthony
March 24th, 2010 3:37am

Dzikiewicz, Since the NFS Client isn't something we usually support here, I'm going to go ahead and move your thread to TechNet's Windows 7 Networking. You'll receive more accurate assistance there. In the meantime, here are some links on the subject that may help: Troubleshooting Client for NFSUnderstanding the Client for NFS component Thanks for using Microsoft Answers!Cody C Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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March 24th, 2010 7:38am

Hi, I found a similar question and share with you: Dose Windows 7 Support connecting to NFS servers Hope this helps. Thanks. Nicholas Li - MSFT
March 25th, 2010 1:03pm

Nicholas, That link appears to be pointing back to this thread.Cody C Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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March 28th, 2010 9:47pm

Hi, Thank you for your kind reminder. It should be this one: Dose Windows 7 Support connecting to NFS servers Meanwhile, I have done some researches; however, I think there should be no workaround on Windows 7 Professional Edition currently. To make it work, you can upgrade the current edition to Enterprise or Ultimate with Windows Anytime Upgrade: Windows Anytime Upgrade In addition, I would like to share the following with you for your reference: NFS and SUA in Windows 7 Thanks. Nicholas Li - MSFT
March 29th, 2010 6:42am

For all of you that are too young to remember, services for VARIOUS networking systems have been part of microsoft's OS's for a VERY long time. Cody: I really want to ask if that's the party line on the matter. Microsoft supported a Novell client, and a plethora(sp) of network SERVICES for UNIX. I remember an NFS client being there previously, if I'm not mistaken. I don't want to run out and grab some virus laden software to patch this gap. Maybe I just haven't gone to all the google hits yet, but man........this is Microsoft's q&a. You can't tell me it's a hard question to answer. Lemme make the question easier.... Does Microsoft offer a native client for NFS, out of the box, with Windows 7 ? It's a yes or no question. IncredibleStorm@yahoo.com
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September 2nd, 2010 1:34pm

Sorry, clicked the wrong button, I didn't mean to propose that as an answer; it's still early. Anyway, the answer is yes, Windows 7 does have a built-in NFS client - as long as you're running Ultimate or Enterprise versions. For the Home version or Pro the answer would be no.
September 2nd, 2010 2:34pm

IncredibleStorm, To clarify my post above, "NFS Client isn't something we usually support here" is referring to supporting NFS Client within the Microsoft Answers website since Answers is directed towards consumers. This thread was moved to TechNet for it's IT directed community. Any questions concerning NFS would best be handled by Nicholas or Bob as I personally don't have any experience with NFS shares.Cody C Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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September 6th, 2010 6:42am

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