i can see other computers on my network but cant access then ? Network error

Hello Ivan,

Since you can see the computers but not access them, discovery is fine — the issue is with sharing, credentials, or firewall on the target PC. Please try the following on the computer you’re trying to access:

Step 1 – Check Network Profile

• Settings → Network & internet → Properties
• Set Network profile = Private (check on all PCs).

Step 2 – Enable Sharing

• Settings → Network & internet → Advanced sharing settings
• Under Private networks: Turn on Network discovery + File and printer sharing.

Step 3 – Reset Stored Credentials

• Run: rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
• Delete saved credentials.
• Restart Windows Explorer.

Step 4 – Verify Firewall

• Windows Security → Firewall & network protection → Allow an app through firewall
• Ensure File and Printer Sharing is checked for Private networks.
• If domain-joined, check it for Domain networks as well.

Step 5 – Test Access

• Try: \\COMPUTERNAME\sharename
• If fails, try: \\192.168.1.100\sharename

Optional Quick Fixes:

• net use * /delete /y
• ipconfig /flushdns

After doing these steps, try the connection again. If it works via IP but not name, it’s DNS/NetBIOS. If it still fails, it’s either permissions or firewall blocking.

Hope this points you in the right direction for troubleshooting. If this guidance helps, feel free to click “Accept Answer” to let us know we're on the right track.