Windows 10: How do I connect two 2 Desktop Windows 10 PCs to form a local Private Network?

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  1. How do I connect two 2 Desktop Windows 10 PCs to form a local Private Network?


    I am not very IT savvy and I will need step-by-step instructions for networking two 2 desktop PCs,When I check the Network and Internet Status of the first PC, it indicates that it has a "Private Network 2". When I check the Network and Internet Status of the second PC, it indicates that it has a "Private Network 3". I think that they are both connected to a Private Network, but not the same network.

    :)
     
    MitchellXP, Jun 16, 2021
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  2. Error: "Can create home group in private network only" - the wireless network is private though

    Hi Ron,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about connecting to HomeGroup network with error: Can create home group in private network only, we will help you with this issue.

    I would like to inform that this issue might have occurred due to settings in the Network type on Windows 10.

    Step 1: I suggest you to check with the network type on Windows 10, try the below:

    Right click on the Network icon in the System tray
    and click on Open Network and Sharing Center.

    Here you will see the network you are connected to and what type of network Windows 10 has identified it as. (Private/ Public).

    Step 2: Also, I suggest you to change the network type to Private if it is not and check if it helps.

    • Log-in as an Administrator, on the desktop, click on the Network system icon in the taskbar notification area.
    • Right click on your network connection and click on
      Turn sharing on or off
      .
    • Click on Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.

    • Accept the UAC (User Account Control) prompt and check if it helps.

    For reference: HomeGroup problems in Windows

    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 16, 2021
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  3. Bree Win User
    Choosing NTFS permissions for shared drives on a local private network

    That is correct. The desktop has no way of knowing the accounts on another PC. When you connect from the laptop to the desktop by default the laptop will pass on to the desktop the name and password of the account you are signed in to on the laptop. If this matches a local account on the desktop you will connect, and have the permissions associated with that local desktop account.

    One way to achieve your aims is to create a local account on the desktop with the same name and password as you laptop account. You can then assign permissions to that local desktop account which will apply when you connect from the account of the same name on the laptop.


    Another way is to connect to the desktop using different credentials, then provide a name and password that does exist on the desktop. Here's how you do that when mapping a drive. Tick the box to 'Connect using different credentials'....


    How do I connect two 2 Desktop Windows 10 PCs to form a local Private Network? [​IMG]


    ...then provide a name/password for one of the desktop accounts.


    How do I connect two 2 Desktop Windows 10 PCs to form a local Private Network? [​IMG]


    Personally, I use the same name and password for my accounts on each of my machines, so I don't need to use different credentials to connect.
     
  4. How do I connect two 2 Desktop Windows 10 PCs to form a local Private Network?

    PC Networking/Sharing on Private Network

    We have latest Windows 10 on 3 PC's in our home. They are all connected to the same wifi secure connection. I've configured all 3 for sharing over a private network but have not been able to access the other PC's. I can see one of the computers but
    it is saying that I don't have permissions to access, to contact my administrator (that's actually me and I'm listed as administrator). This networking worked well with homegroup in earlier versions but since Windows 10 update I have no longer been able to
    network and open files on other PC's. I would think this would be much easier in Windows 10. Does anyone have any suggestions to make this work? Thanks in advance.
     
    ToddStaple, Jun 16, 2021
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