Network Sharing is acting odd.

Howdy!

Summarize the problem:

Within a File Explorer window, when I share a folder under the Network drop down, my PC name and the folder will appear but then disappear after I reload the window, open a new windows like it doesn't stick? //localhost will show the folder shared and others on the network don't see the shared folder at any point. However, if I share the folder with a link option, others on the network can access the folder but not see my PC under Explorer folder -> Networks -> My PC name -> The folder name. Note: I can see their shared folders just fine. They can see each other's shared folders just fine, just not mine.

No error messages.

Be descriptive:

I'm running into an interesting issue. I'm attempting to share a folder on my network with other Windows 11 users. (I have done this many times before). Under C:\ I created a new folder Levi's Network Share: C:\Levi's Network Share

Past troubleshooting:

• Restarted PC

Under Advanced Sharing Settings->

Private Networks:

• Network Discovery is on
• Checked: SEtup Network Connected devices Automatically
• File and Printer sharing is on

All Networks:

Public folder sharing is on.

File sharing connection 128-bit encryption (Recommended)

password protected sharing Off.

For this folder I'm trying to share:

• Under Properties -> Sharing tab -> Share... -> Choose people to share with (Everyone) -> Share button -> Confirmed UAC warning -> Your Folder is Shared -> If use the Copy link and give it to my wife, she can access the folder I'm trying to share. Levi's Network Share (file://SEEONX/Levi's%20Network%20Share)
• Under Properties for the folder Advanced Sharing has "Share this folder" checked.

Past Troubleshooting:

• (File Sharing over a network in Windows) File sharing over a network in Windows - Microsoft Support
• CMD as admin ran -> DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and sfc /scannow no issues found
• The other PCs show up on my network; I can access them, and they can access each other's shared folders.
• Tested under a new local Admin account same issue.

What is odd is under File Explorer on the bottom left of the folder Network dropdown. (See the last screenshot) When I share the folder, it will show SeeonX under the network tab(My PC) and then the folder, but if I open the folder or change directories like a new window, the new listing SeeonX, is gone from under the Network drop down. The Network drop-down in Explorer should show my PC name, SeeonX, then the folder. This does stay that way, nor at any point does anyone else on the network see my PC-shared folder appear. I don't know why. //localhost does show the folder is shared. Again the Copy link above does work: file://SEEONX/Levi's%20Network%20Share for my wife and room mate they can see the folder I'm sharing with the link. Thus I know the PCs are not blocked.

I would love some help here, or I will have to factory reset my PC. I just passed my Core1 A+ working on Core 2, and this is really embarrassing, but I need help.

Include system information here is my MSinfo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/193vbStuK5NkBQGrJj0S6yEHjSBmPnykY/view?usp=sharing 

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