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Can't Connect to Networked Computer

Anonymous
2020-12-06T21:34:28+00:00

First thank you for your time and help. I am very new to all of this and have no idea what I am doing wrong.

I have two computers in my home. Both running Windows 10. I have both networked. Computer B can see and access all the folders I shared on Computer A, but Computer A cannot connect to Computer B at all. Computer B shows up under network but when I click on it I get the following pop-up window. (In place of my actual computer's name I entered computer b)

Network Error: Windows cannot access \(computer b)

Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise, there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click Diagnose.

Diagnose finds no errors and the spelling of the other computer's network name is correct. 

In Advanced Network Sharing Settings I have turned on network discovery and file and printer sharing under private, guest or public. Under All Networks I selected turn on sharing, Use 128-bit encryption and Turn off password protection.

When sharing the drives/folders I have allowed full control, change and read for everyone.

Again, it is working fine 1 way (Computer B can access Computer A) but not both ways. I have removed and re-shared the drives, re-booted each time but no luck. I have no idea what the problem is or what to try next.

Any help would be so appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity

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Anonymous
2020-12-08T19:44:42+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you receive an error when trying to access computer on the network. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.

However, please let us know:

1.     Is this the first time you are trying to share files on network?

2.     Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? Refer Which version of Windows operating system am I running?

We would like to know if you are able to access the computer using the IP address. Follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Press Windows key + R, to open Run dialog box.
  2. Type \\IPAddress (ex: 192.168.x.x) and check if you are able to access the driv

I would suggest you to refer the section How do I troubleshoot sharing files and folders? mentioned in the article File sharing over a network in Windows 10 and see if that helps.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

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