Windows 10: Network Share Blocked

I have a folder on one of my desktop Windows 11 computer hard drives that I've been sharing with "everybody" on my home network. "Everybody" is my wife, who accesses the folder from her laptop. Suddenly, attempting to open that folder on her laptop results in a request for an ID/Password. I've experienced this in the past following a Windows update cycle on the desktop, although not recently. The solution was to go to Settings/Network & Internet/Advanced Sharing Options/Password Protected Sharing and confirm that the setting is disabled. In this case it's still disabled. I also confirmed

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Block File sharing in Wifi network, Windows 10

Hi Lori,

As per the description, I understand that you want to block file sharing on your Wi-Fi network. I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Right click on Start and select Control Panel.
• Change the view type to Large Icons.
• Click on Network and Sharing center.
• In the left navigation pane, click on Advanced sharing center.
• In the right pane, under Files and printer sharing, select the option:
  Turn off file and printer sharing.
• Restart the system and check for status.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Network Shares blocked by firewall

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are facing issues with Network Sharing being blocked by the Firewall. I would suggest you to check and confirm if the SMB 1.0 CIFS File Sharing feature is enabled in the system that is facing this issue. You
can follow the steps below.

Steps to enable SMB 1.0 CIFS File Sharing Support:

1. Press the Windows and
   R key together, this will open the Run dialogue box for you.
   
2. Type appwiz.cpl and press enter, this will open the
   Programs and Features window for you.
   
3. Click on Turn Windows features on or off in the left pane.
   
4. In the Windows Features window, scroll down and under
   SMB 1.0 CIFS File Sharing Support, check the boxes next to
   SMB 1.0/CIFS Client and SMB 1.0/ CIFS Server. If the boxes are already ticked, please uncheck the box and check it again.
   
5. You will be prompted to restart your Computer, kindly restart the system and check if the issue still persists.
   

As the systems are in Domain, if the issue still persists, I would suggest you to post your query in
IT Pro ‘TechNet’ forums, where we have support professionals
who are well equipped with the knowledge on systems connected in Domain to assist you with your query.

Regards,

Aaron Summith

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Network Sharing

Hi Arya,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

1. Are you trying to share the wireless network connection from Windows device to phone?
   
2. What is the make and model of the phone?
   
3. Which version of Windows is installed on your device?
   

Refer the article ‘Which version of Windows operating system am I running’
to provide the details.

If you’re referring to sharing the Wireless network connection in Windows 10, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows + I key on your keyboard and click on Network & Internet.
   
2. On the network & Internet page, click on ‘Mobile hotspot’.
   
3. ‘Turn On’ Share my Internet connection with other devices under Mobile hotspot.
   
4. The default network name and password will be available under Mobile hotspot.
   
5. Enter the same password on the device which you’re trying to connect and check the status of the issue.
   

If you’re trying to share the internet connection, then refer the article
Use your PC as a mobile hotspot
for more information.

If you’re referring to ‘File sharing’, I suggest you to refer the section ‘How do I troubleshoot sharing and folders’ from the article ‘File
sharing over a network in Windows 10’.

Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator