Windows 10: Cannot connect to PC1's shared folder

I have Windows 10 machines. They have been sharing drives with each other a long time. This week a sharing problem appeared. PC1 can still see shares ofPC2. However, PC2 can no longer see shares ofPC1. Looking at Share Permissions in PC1, permissions have disappeared. After re-populating Share Permissions ofUser1, this user still cannot access PC1's share fromPC2. However, an Admin account can access the share fromPC2, despite the fact that the Admin has also disappeared from Share Permissions. Both PC's have been re-started to see if that helps. It doesn't.


Just prior to this problem appearing, PC1 was subjected to an Online Repair of Office 2013 15.0.5249.1001 now installed and activated. Also,User2 in PC1 was removed by Admin and anew User2 same name was created. Neither seem to be something that would impair Share Permission ofUser1, or remove all Share Permissions.

The latest Windows update in PC1, as seen in Programs and Features>Installed Updates, is KB4560960 installed on 6/10/2020, which pre-dates the appearance of the problem.


Any help to solve this problem is appreciated.

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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!

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

hmmm?
Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile

 

The folder cannot be shared?

When I try to share a subfolder under My Documents with my homegroup I get an error stating that the folder cannot be shared. How can I fix this.

FWIW, I can share the folder using Advanced Sharing Options but I cannot share it with the homegroup. Thanks for any suggestions.