Windows 10: I can't turn on File and Printer sharing in Windows 10

Discus and support I can't turn on File and Printer sharing in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I had this problem a few months back when i purchased a new Windows 10 machine. A Microsoft engineer spent many hours trying to rectify it and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Billzab- [O365], Dec 10, 2019.

  1. I can't turn on File and Printer sharing in Windows 10


    I had this problem a few months back when i purchased a new Windows 10 machine. A Microsoft engineer spent many hours trying to rectify it and eventually i was able to connect to my network and access other PC's. The problem has, for no apparent reason, cam back and once again i am unable to access any PC on my network or my small office server. i am told that these PC's are not accessible as I don't have permission to use the network resource.

    I have tried to turn on File and Printer Sharing in the Netwrok and Sharing centre but it just reverts back to 'Off' everytime.


    I can see on this community that many people have had this issue but none of the solutions offered work for me. I never had any issues with Windows 7.


    Suggestions please? Many thanks.


    Bill.

    :)
     
    Billzab- [O365], Dec 10, 2019
    #1
  2. Karen Her Win User

    turning on file and printer sharing windows 10

    Thank you for the update. What we can suggest now is to turn on File and Printer sharing in Command Prompt. Here are the steps to do it:



    • Leave File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned
      on.
    • Type CMD in the Search bar.
    • Right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
    • Type netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes, and hit
      Enter.
    • Exit from the command prompt, and check if it will work.


    If issue persists, try turning it on using Powershell, and check if it works. Here are the steps:



    • Leave File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned
      on.
    • Type Powershell in the Search bar.
    • Right-click on Windows PowerShell, and select
      Run as Administrator
      .
    • Type netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes, and hit
      Enter.
    • Close PowerShell.


    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Karen Her, Dec 10, 2019
    #2
  3. HAT
    hat Win User
    Can't share printer—getting error message

    Yeah, I have windows firewall disabled, and I don't use any other firewall... mostly to prevent stupid issues like this.

    None taken... and yeah, I do.
     
  4. newtekie1 Win User

    I can't turn on File and Printer sharing in Windows 10

    Can't share printer—getting error message

    Step 1: Go to store.
    Step 2: Buy a less shitty printer.
    Step 3: Pick up some beer while you are there.
    Step 4: Enjoy both your new printer and your beer.

    In all seriousness, I have had more issues with Lexmark printers and their shitty drivers then any other manufacturer, HP is a close second though.

    However, if you don't want to get a new printer*Laugh :laugh:, and I can understand that, when my Lexmark was giving me the same troubles in Win7(and Vista) I had to make sure the Windows firewall was ON and the firewall service was enabled and running. After I shared it I could re-disable the firewall and firewall services.
     
    newtekie1, Dec 10, 2019
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