Windows 10: Can't connect to my computers shared public folder from surface

Desktop: Windows 10 Pro - Version 1809 - Os Build 17763.253

Surface: Windows 10 Pro - Version 1803 - OS build 17134.556


I'm trying to access my desktop computer and view it's files in the public folders (clicking the desktop under the network (visible devices tab) ), but i just get the error when clicking "Windows cannot access \\\\Desktop Error Code: 0x80070035 If i do this the other way round and try access my surface from my desktop this way, it works fine.

What I've tried:

1.Turned the firewall off on the surface and desktop.

2. Made sure everything in the network an sharing centre was enabled. "Network Discovery" and "Network and Printer Sharing" "Automatic Setup of network connected devices" enabled on both machines

3. Made Sure each device are in the same home group

4. Set TCIP Net Bios Helper to Automatic in services and In Advanced TCP/IP Settings from my network adaptor , i enabled NetBios Over TCIP on both machines.

5. Checked to see if the sub net is different for each machine which they are not.

6. Made sure everything is up to date.

I'm not sure what else to try.

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?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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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

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Public documents sharing

My question is how do other computers see it as homegroup window does not list public folders?

I know how to put files into public it is the next step that I am not understanding in setting up the network/computers etc to see the public folders.

I have spent a day trying to understand/working out how to do this it is not obvious as the homegroup page only shows library folders that I do not want to share.

So how do I get the homegroup to show public folders?

 

Folder sharing across 2 computers

Thank you for the details that you've provided. We suggest that re-map the network folder to refresh the connection between the two computers. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Right click on the Windows icon and select Control Panel.
• Click Network and Internet on the left menu.
• Click Network and Sharing Center at the right menu.
• Click Change advanced sharing settings on the left menu.
• Under All Networks, turn on the Public folder sharing. (Refer to the screenshot below.)

Meanwhile, we also suggest that you check this article and see the Windows 10 section for more details:

Map a network drive.

Kindly get back to us with the results.