Windows 10: Accessing / sharing same drive on home computers

Discus and support Accessing / sharing same drive on home computers in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; i just did an update on my computer and now cannot access the other computer on my home network? I can only think the computer changed the settings but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Lisa Vezgoff, Dec 4, 2024.

  1. Accessing / sharing same drive on home computers


    i just did an update on my computer and now cannot access the other computer on my home network? I can only think the computer changed the settings but not sure where to start to fix??

    :)
     
    Lisa Vezgoff, Dec 4, 2024
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  2. DTG1 Win User

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
    DTG1, Dec 4, 2024
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  3. Cannot access shared network drive


    I could scream! so much time wasted on this stupid error, as if time is not precious enough!
    It probably would work fine if I could see the other computer! But I cannot see the other computer!
     
    sharonspost, Dec 4, 2024
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    Accessing / sharing same drive on home computers

    C: Drive Admin Share Keeps Enabling

    Hi,



    Thank you for your response.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Press Windows +E,

    • Right click on C: drive.

    • Select Sharing Tab.

    • Click on Advanced Sharing.

    • Uncheck “Share this folder”.


    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Dec 4, 2024
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