network between Windows 7 and Windows 10 computer

Question

I cannot see my windows 10 computer on my local ethernet network from a windows 7 computer. However I can see the public files on my Windows 7 computer from the windows 10 computer I get the message the You do not have permission to access the cocomuter

Answer 1

Greg

None of the things you suggested helped. Since I can see  files on my Windows 7 computer from the Windows 10 computer but not vice versa I have decided move the files I want to share to the Windows 7 computer and become an unhappy Windows 10 user. 

Thanks for the help

Bob Danehy

Answer 2

Hi Bob. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.

Network sharing has been broken ever since they removed Homegroup, causing many to believe this was intentional to push us to OneDrive sharing. More about that option later.

I'll give you everything possible to try for file sharing problems so at least something will work. If you need help performing any steps I am standing by here to help:

See here for how to share files and printers over network after removal of HomeGroup in Version 1803:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-share-files-...

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/111783-shar...

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-access-files...

To troubleshoot sharing problems:

https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/network-computer...

https://superuser.com/questions/1202441/windows...

If you cannot get past the password protected sharing prompt:

https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/fix-enter-...

https://www.speedguide.net/faq/windows-is-askin...

https://www.tenforums.com/network-sharing/61689...

If Windows 7 is involved make sure if applicable you have the WIndows Update released to fix Windows 7 sharing issues here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft...

Test if turning off Controlled Folder access helps: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/controlled-folde...

See these additional resources for when a PC does not show up on network:

http://woshub.com/network-computers-not-showing...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/network-computer...

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-...

You may want to change to sharing via OneDrive: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3256907/m...

If you want to sign into the same OneDrive account on all PC's then you can sync files by parking them in the OneDrive folder. You can also sync Documents, Pictures and Desktop folders between them using Folder Protection Backup here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/116029-turn.... This moves those User folders into the OneDrive folder, but it can be done for all User folders from their Properties > Location tab if desired as shown here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... .

If you want to express your opinion on this to Microsoft use the Feedback Hub app in Start Menu where developers are tasked to process consumer feedback. They will not even see it here. This is a tech forums staffed mostly by volunteers trying to help others with your problems.

If you want to post back a Share link from your Feedback here others who see this thread can vote it up and add to it.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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