Windows 10: Cannot access any network shares from Windows 10.

I host some network shares via samba on an Ubuntu server, for my local network, and I'm not able to access it. Originally I assumed it was a problem with the samba server, but after trying many things, and searches all leading to dead ends, I eventually tried using a different machine I know I should have done that sooner. I was able to access the Ubuntu network shares from Windows 10 Pro running in a VM on the computer that can't access anything, this install is like-new, the only thing I ever used it for was the print server management, I never changed *any* settings. Accessing my shares from the VM worked instantly. I also had tried an Ubuntu VM before this and it worked as well. Just to be sure, I borrowed a family members Windows 10 laptop, which while definitely not new, has never had any major settings changed relating to networking or probably any for that matter, and it also worked perfectly and right away.


So, clearly the problem is with my machine. And I have done several modifications in the past, including registry tweaks when I was testing various servers, so I'm fairly certain I caused whatever this problem is. But that doesn't change the fact that there is a problem, and I have done all I can think of short of posting on a forum, to try and fix the problem. And that brings us here!


I have done extensive searching and troubleshooting on this. Oh and just so we're on the same page, the samba server is setup to ONLY accept SMB v3. I bring this up, because I do appear to have a problem with SMB v1 and/or v2, but considering the server uses 3, hopefully that won't even matter. Also before anyone suggests using a Windows restore to go back to a time where this problem wasn't occurring, unfortunately that won't be possible. I do have restore points setup to automatically be created, however this problem technically surfaced a while ago, but if memory serves me correct, I was satisfied with other network users being able to access the server so I didn't bother trying to fix my own client after at least 1 or 2 searches online, since it wasn't important to me I guess.


My mind is all over the place right now, so I'm sure I forgot some details that will help, but I'll edit my post accordingly when things are brought up. I consider myself a "power-user", but there are times when you just have to accept that you don't know what you're doing, and ask for help.


EDIT: I said I would forget something, and immediately after posting, I realized I never even added this, when I try to connect to any PC from the Network tab? in Explorer, I get this message:

\\MATTHEW is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.


MATTHEW is the hostname of the samba server, but I get this message with any PC, Windows or otherwise

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Home Network and shared printer access problems

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Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern, as you are having issue with accessing the files and printer within the network and in order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the error message you get, while accessing the file or the Printer using Windows 7 PC?
  
• Are you aware of any recent changes on the PC, prior to this issue?
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform all the steps in all the PC that are connected in the network as suggested by Roohi Taj on January 8th, 2019
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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.

 

Sharing folders over network - access denied

Hello,

To troubleshoot your concern with sharing files over the network using your Windows 10 device, we suggest that you run the Shared folders troubleshooter and check if it helps. Kindly refer to the steps below:

• Type in Troubleshooting in the search box and press
  Enter.
• Click View all.
• Click Shared Folders.
• Click Next and follow on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps.