Workgroup connection problem

Question

Hello,

I use 2 computers at home, both connected with LAN. They both run windows 10 v1803

In the past(2 months ago) it was no problem to share files in explorer in the Downloads map with the 2 computers .  

Both have the same workgroup name. When i connect in explorer network from computer 1 to computer 2 it is ok, but the other way from 2 to 1 it says:

Network error 

with error code 0 x 80070035

I tried allready another workgroup name, but no result

What is the problem since the update or how can i fix it?

Kind regards

Davy

Answer 1

When Microsoft made changes to networking and removed Homegroup from Windows 1803 and that caused some problems.

To get you PC's to visible under File Explorer network section then most important part is to start some required services, but you have to check all network settings.

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

Look more detail from my example with screenshots how to make PC's to show in File Explorer network section, change network profile and setup file/folder shares.

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

Answer 2

This will help you in every aspect. Do not mess with your network settings and set Static IP. NO NEED.

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

error code 0 x 80070035 is the v1803 connection issues between PC's.

Create quick shortcuts for each PC. It is explained in detail in the link above.