How do you connect with another computer via network sharing

Question

Hello,

How do i connect with another computer via network sharing I can see computer on network but i can't access it. I'm getting an error. It's asking me for network credentials. I have another computer with windows 10 where I don't have a problem logging in from that computer.

Answer 1

Here are the steps:

On the Computer You Want to Share From:

Enable File and Printer Sharing:

• Go to the Control Panel or Settings (search for it in the Start menu).
• Navigate to Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
• Turn on Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and possibly Public folder sharing.

Share a Folder:

• Right-click on the folder you want to share and select Properties.
• Go to the Sharing tab.
• Click on the Share button.
• Select the users or groups you want to share the folder with.
• Set their permission level (Read, Read/Write, etc.).
• Click Share and then Done.

On the Computer You Want to Access the Shared Folder:

Access Shared Folder:

• Open File Explorer.
• In the address bar, type the following: \\computername (replace "computername" with the name of the computer you're connecting to).
• Press Enter.

OR

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on the Network tab in the left sidebar. Your shared computer should appear here.
• Double-click on the computer to access its shared folders.

Enter Credentials (If Required):

• If prompted, enter the username and password of an account on the computer you're connecting to. This is to authenticate your access.

1. Access the Shared Folder:

• You should now see the shared folders on the remote computer.
• Double-click on the shared folder you want to access and interact with its contents.