Network Permissions

Question

It is amazing to me that users of Windows 10 are not able to share files between computers--whether another one is using Windows 10 or Windows 7.  And the reply posted below to the same question as mine does not work, and there is no update to it after it being posted 3 1/2 years ago.  Here's the reply:

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you.

Perform the following troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

• go to "Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System"
• under the "Computer name, domain and workgroup settings" click the shielded "change settings" option (far right)
• on the "Computer Name" tab, press the "Change" button (bottom right)
• rename the computer to anything other than what it is now
• follow the restart prompts
• using another computer you should now be able to use windows explorer to refresh the computers on the network (under "Network" drop list) and access the newly named computer, it will ask for credentials (username and password) in my case that is the targets Microsoft id and password, this grants full access to anything shared on that computer
• repeat these steps on any other computer not allowing access on the network

Keep in mind all of my sharing permissions are open with full control, and remember as an example if A is on A’s computer and he wants to gain network access to computer then he has to enter Microsoft username and password

Also I would suggest you to download and install the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

Refer to the link below for more information on how to fix network connectivity issues:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/web-networks-help#v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1&web-networking-help=windows-8

Note: Applies to Windows 10 as well.

This does not work.  This is a major issue for all of us who have a home network and want to share files.  Why has this issue not been resolved?  And why should we have to "ask the community," and not get a response with a solution from Microsoft?

Gary Griggs

******@hotmail.com

Answer 1

Hi Gary. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 10 year Windows MVP here to help you.

They have broken networking in Windows 10, some believe deliberately to push us to use OneDrive for file sharing. I'll review this option later on.

I'll give you everything possible to try for files 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:

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

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

Go over these steps to make sure File Sharing is set up correctly: https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

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 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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Answer 2

Hi Gary

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

Networking under Windows 10, especially with earlier versions of Windows is a little bit different. That said, it should still work with the following steps:

Your best option is to use a basic peer to peer workgroup network with Public File Sharing and Permissions. Learn more:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/connect-netowr...

and

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-st...

Options you might need to enable:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-network...

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-printer-...

Troubleshooting 1:

Open Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Status

Scroll to the bottom

Click Network and Sharing Center

Click Change advanced sharing settings

Expand All Networks

Under Password protected sharing

Switch between 'Turn on password protected sharing and Turn off password protected sharing'

Then choose 'Turn off password protected sharing'

Then click 'Save changes'

Troubleshooting 2:

Press Windows key + R

Type: optionalfeatures.exe

Hit Enter

Scroll down to SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support

Tick the SMB 1.0/CIFS Client

Untick SMB 1.0/CIFS Automatic Removal and

Untick SMB 1.0/CIFS Server

Click OK

Restart if prompted.

Troubleshooting 3:

Additional troubleshooting steps you can attempt:

• shut all computer and network gear down.
• Turn off IPv6
• Try browsing to some of the computers manually, press Windows key + R, type: \computername, hit Enter
• Press Windows key + R

Type: services.msc

Hit Enter

Other things you can do:

Press the Windows Key and R at the same time to bring up the Run dialog.

Type services.msc in the Run dialog and press Enter.

For each of the following services, locate the service in list, right-click the service and select Properties. Then set the Startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start) and select Apply.

Computer Browser (Browser)

Function Discovery Provider Host (FDPHost)

Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub)

Network Connections (NetMan)

UPnP Device Host (UPnPHost)

Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRPSvc)

Peer Networking Grouping (P2PSvc)

Peer Networking Identity Manager (P2PIMSvc)

Restart Windows.

Troubleshooting 4:

Press Windows key + X > computer management-->shared folders--> choose the shared folder, right click it then click Properties > Share Permissions -->protection that everyone can read and execute, see folder contents and read permissions.

Add the machine to your Windows HOSTS file.

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/edit-hosts-fil...

See this thread for further tips:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.