Windows 10: File sharing and network device access problem

Discus and support File sharing and network device access problem in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a problem with one of my laptops not being able to access shared folders. The network uses a TPlink Archer C2300 router and I have a desktop PC... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by David Farley2, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. DAVID FARLEY2
    David Farley2 Win User

    File sharing and network device access problem


    I have a problem with one of my laptops not being able to access shared folders. The network uses a TPlink Archer C2300 router and I have a desktop PC running Win 7 connected to this by Ethernet. I also have a Lenovo W530 laptop and a Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IML which both connect to my network by wi-fi. The Archer router has a USB connection which has a SSD attached. The desktop and W530 are able to access and open the files on the SSD directly using file explorer/windows explorer from these. Nothing I’ve tried on the Thinkbook 15-IML allows access to this drive however although it appears in file explorer. In addition, although I can access shared folders on the Thinkbook 15-IML from both the desktop PC and the W530 I can’t access either device from the Thinkbook 15-IML because although all devices show in file explorer Windows reports a network error stating that it can’t access them. Both laptops are running Windows 10 Professional version 20H2 build 19042.867 and I’ve been through every setting I can think of to make sure they’re configured identically so I’m completely baffled as to why the Thinkbook 15-IML refuses to behave in the same way as the W530. I have, of course, made sure that the normal sharing and network discovery settings are correct and enabled SMBv1 to try and resolve the problem. Any ideas on what else I can try please?

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    David Farley2, Mar 30, 2021
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  2. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    Network Sharing File Access Problem

    I've just made a breakthrough! I just tried manually enabling NetBIOS on all PCs (see below) and now each PC can see all the shared folders on every other PC. However, the net view command still gives Error 6118 - The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.

    File sharing and network device access problem [​IMG]
     
    Steve C, Mar 30, 2021
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  3. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User
    Home Network and shared printer access problems

    Hi,



    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
    in this
    post    .



    As an additional information please refer the below articles:

    File sharing over a network in Windows 10

    Share files in File Explorer



    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Mar 30, 2021
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  4. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    File sharing and network device access problem

    How to share file access on private network

    I've worked through my own network setting up notes and posted A consolidated network setup checklist [post #108] - TenForumsTutorials

    I thought providing a complete list would be more helpful than just posting additional steps as I initially did in post #6 above.

    Denis
     
    Try3, Mar 30, 2021
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