Sharing Networking Connection problem

Question

Hi, I bought this new desktop with window 11, and I am not able to gain access to my networking with my other desktop PCs in the same Internet Wifi.

Answer 1

Hi ,

All computers, you can enable these options.

If you're using the same Microsoft account to try to access the folder, you'll need to add security to the folder you're sharing.

Go to the start menu > settings > network and internet > ethernet or wifi network > select Private mode.

Then go back to the previous menu and select advanced network settings > advanced sharing settings.

Mark Network discovery File and printer sharing.

In the Tab all networks Check Share public folders.

Uncheck Password protected sharing.

All that has already been done.

Are you using the same Microsoft account on your desktop and laptop.

Test

Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters.

If the AllowInsecureGuestAuth entry does not exist, right-click and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it AllowInsecureGuestAuth.

Set the value of AllowInsecureGuestAuth to 1.

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

If it fails, type "Enable or disable Windows features" in the search bar > Search for SMB 1.0 in the list and select "OK." Restart the PC and test.

Credits.: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2189515/windows-11-24h2-and-insecure-guest-logins-settings

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Answer 2

To access other desktop PCs on the same Wi‑Fi network from a new Windows 11 PC, start by confirming that the new PC is correctly connected to the network and that its network components are working.

1. Verify Wi‑Fi connection status
   • On the Windows 11 desktop, select Start > Settings > Network & internet.
   • Confirm that Wi‑Fi shows as Connected and that there is no No Internet or similar warning. If there is, follow the Wi‑Fi troubleshooting steps below.
2. Run the Network troubleshooter (Windows 11)
   • Open Settings > Network & internet.
   • Use the Network and Internet troubleshooter in the Get Help app to automatically diagnose and fix many connectivity issues.
3. Fix common Wi‑Fi issues (if the new PC is not reliably online)
   • If unable to browse the web, send email, or stream, follow the general Wi‑Fi troubleshooting guidance:
     • Use the built‑in diagnostics as above.
     • Check the Wi‑Fi icon in the taskbar to confirm it shows as connected and not as No Internet.
4. If network adapters are missing or disabled
   • If Wi‑Fi or Ethernet options do not appear at all:
     1. Open Device Manager and expand Network adapters.
     2. If the wireless adapter is present but disabled, right‑click it and select Enable device.
     3. If it shows a problem code, use the Problem number to look up the corresponding Device Manager error and update or reinstall the driver.
     4. If the adapter is not listed, install the correct driver from the PC or adapter manufacturer.
5. Use Network Reset as a last resort
   • If the PC still cannot connect properly to the network (or can reach the internet but not other devices), reset the network stack:
     1. Select Start > Settings > Network & internet.
     2. In Windows 11, select Advanced network settings > Network reset.
     3. Select Reset now and confirm.
     4. The PC will restart; network adapters will be reinstalled and their settings returned to defaults.
   • After this, reconnect to Wi‑Fi and test access to the other PCs again.
   • Be aware that:
     • VPN clients and virtual switches (for example, Hyper‑V) may need to be reinstalled or reconfigured.
     • Known networks may be set to Public; if file sharing is needed, change the network profile to Private using the guidance in Essential network settings and tasks.

Once the Windows 11 PC is reliably connected to the same network and its adapters are functioning, ensure that file and printer sharing and appropriate permissions are enabled on the other desktop PCs so they can be discovered and accessed.

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References:

• Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows
• Fix Ethernet connection problems in Windows