Windows 10: File sharing between 2 pcs after converting to Win 11 no longer works

We recently upgraded to Windows 11. Unfortunately, while we used to be able to share folders from the Dell desktop to the Dell laptop, since the change, I'm asked for a password. I don't have a password. I've tried several methods to create one, but I am told it isn't correct.We store most data on the desktop, as it has more storage. I primarily use the laptop, as it's more convenient and I don't have to kick my husband off the desktop where he uses emails and videos, just so I can download documents.I've tried to add the laptop username to the desktop username, but it says it's already there.

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Shared Ethernet devices not showing on Win 11 PC and File Sharing Problems

Now that I am sure my Ethernet connections are OK, here are my real problems:

I had my Ethernet LAN working for years. Upgrading some connected PCs to Win 10 did not cause a problem.

One of the PCs in the network was a Win XP PC. I bought a Win 11 PC on the Black Friday sales - a really

nice PC with a SSD that is fast (for me - I do mostly number crunching with Excel). In setting up the Win 11 PC

I followed Microsoft's advise and switched all my PCs to Pin logon. I thought the Win 11 PC would connect to the

my LAN automatically. I've been playing with this ever since and am now resorting to 'Sneaker Net'

using a memory stick to transfer files and back them up.

Among my frustrations is things like I don't have administrative permission to access or change files and if I uncheck a file property from read only, apply the change and click 'OK' the file returns to read only when I recheck it's properties and the Win 11 system doesn't tell me why it did this.

1. My Win 10 PCs show and can connect to the shared folders and files on the other PCs.

For some reason I have to sign in with my name & password (Pin) to access the files

even though I turned off password protected sharing. However, I can only read the files. I cannot

save the file or copy a new file to the folder. For some reason I don't have permission. even though I have the

permissions (per folder properties-security). I uncheck 'read only' and apply it but it does not take effect.

Note: I can use the shared printer on the Win 11 PC from the Win 10 PC (HP p6616f) so the connection is working.

2. Although at one time The Win11 PC (HP TP01-2256) could access the folders and files on the Win10 PC (HP p6616f),

this capability suddenly disappeared.



Currently The Win 11 PC does not 'see' the Win 10 PCs

Here are my current LAN settings:

JPS LAN Settings

Note:

The first 2 PCs (HP TP01-2256 and HP p6616f) are connected to an Ethernet switch

The Ethernet switch and the Dell Inspiron 3847 are connected to a FIOS router.

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Computer: HP TP01-2256

Device name: SYSTEM03

Windows 11 Home

View your active networks

Network Access type internet

Private network Connections JPS LAN

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Computer: HP p6616f

Device name: HP

Windows 10 Home

View your active networks

Network 2 Access type internet

Private network Connections JPS LAN

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Computer: Dell Inspiron 3847

Device name: Dell3846

Windows 10 Home

View your active networks

Network 3 Access type internet

Private network Connections JPS LAN

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Advanced Sharing Settings (All three PCs have the following settings)

Current Profile: Private

The following are checked:

Network Discovery

Turn on network discovery

Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices

Turn on file and printer sharing

Guest or Public

Turn on network discovery

Turn on file and printer sharing

All Networks

Public folder sharing

Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders

File sharing connections

Use 128 bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections (recommended)

Password protected sharing

Turn off password protected sharing

 

The option converting m4a files to wma files in windows 10 is disappeared

Hi,

The missing option to convert files can be caused by changes made in your PC. Due to some restrictions, we weren't able to view your video. We'd like to know more information so we can provide a solution suitable to your concern. Can you provide the answers
to the questions below?

• What app are you using to convert the files?
• When did the issue start to happen?
• Were there any changes made to your device prior to the issue?
• Have you done any troubleshooting steps so far?

In the meantime, if you're using an app to convert files, we suggest updating it as an initial troubleshooting step to resolve the issue.

 

The option converting m4a files to wma files in windows 10 is disappeared

• What app are you using to convert the files?

I don't use any app to convert the files. I just copy the m4a files from my music folder. Then I paste the m4a files in my android phone drive that connected to my laptop. Then a windows pop-up that shows the option converting m4a files to wma files appears.
You can see the windows pop-up in below picture. Now the windows pop-up is disappeared.





This picture was taken a screenshot from the video

• When did the issue start to happen?

I found this problem last week. However, I didn't convert m4a files to wma files since May, 2017.

• Were there any changes made to your device prior to the issue?

I updated windows several times prior to the issue.

• Have you done any troubleshooting steps so far?

I haven't done any troubleshooting steps.