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How can I share an external drive with other computers on my home network?

Anonymous
2018-06-27T18:53:15+00:00

I want to be able to make backups from my laptop to an external drive connected to my desktop PC, both running Windows 10 build 1803.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-30T03:59:30+00:00

    Connecting PC’s & Users for Sharing XP, Vista, 7, 8 & 10

    The Complete Guide for Home Networks and Sharing

    Learn it, Master it and Enjoy it. Fast, Secure and Easy

    "Revised 6-23-2018 Final"

    7 Easy to Understand Detailed Steps

    1. Initial Network Settings.

    2. HomeGroup Use.

    3. "Part 1" Accessing Network PC's and Their Shared Items.

    4. "Part 2" Taking Ownership of Any Drive, Folder, File & Users/Permissions.

    5. "Part 3" Sharing Any Drive, Folder or File.

    6. "Part 4" Private Sharing of Any Drive, Folder or File.

    7. Tips for Printer/Scanner Troubleshooting.

    Windows 10 v1803: Connection Issues on the Network *** There is a Fix for That Here ***

    *** And How to Set Up Private Sharing ***

    This is my Thread from an old User Account Here and more on the bottom.

    With photos showing on a real Network to help you better understand.

    Link:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking/connecting-pcs-and-users-for-sharing/fb92e439-5dbc-4367-9857-1ef360e9ffdf

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-06-27T19:36:35+00:00

    Thank you for your kind reply Hamleth, Let me share the way please

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  3. Pauli O 15,375 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-06-27T19:32:44+00:00

    Homegroup is removed from Windows 1803 and since then to get you PC's to visible under File Explorer network section then most important part is to start some required services.

    Push Win Key and type "Services", locate those services, start them and set Start type to Automatic. 

    Services are:

       - Function Discovery Provider Host

       - Function Discovery Resource Publication

       - SSDP Discovery

    • UPnP Device Host

    External drive can be shared just like any folder: Right click that drive in file explorer, select properties and share. Default share name is drive letter, but you can change that to something that better describe which device it is.

    Look more details from example how I have setup my network to work with Win 10 1803. 

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/homegroup-removed-how-to-get-network-sharing-work/01277332-2916-4a68-853a-116696b20743

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-06-27T19:31:05+00:00

    This article is about the previous version of Windows 10. The Homegroup function has been discontinued in build 1803. That is why I ask my question.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-06-27T19:15:51+00:00

    Hi Hamleth,

    Thank you for your valuable question please, I would suggest you to see the below mentioned article and see if it helps, If the issue still persists kindly do tell me, waiting for your kind reply please.

    https://www.howtogeek.com/school/windows-networ...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Please let me know, if that helps and feel free to ask back any question.

    Kind Regards:

    Yasir

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