Windows 10: I am unable to connect to shared folders on one PC on my hardwired four PC network.

I am unable to connect to shared folders on one PC on my hardwired four PC network. This PC can connect to the shared folders on my other three PCs. This was an occasional problem after a Windows update but I was always able to resolve this problem by resetting the folders sharing and security settings on the PC but now it won't work.on this PC. All four PCs have the latest version of Windows 10

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Sharing Folders/Files from a hardwired PC on a network to a wireless PC on the same network now that homegroup is gone.

one PC is hardwired to the network. other laptop is wireless. Homegroup used to take care of my networking needs. now its gone.

I've tried turning on the 'nearby devices' on both devices. nothing seems to happen. asks for microsoft account information? i see a new 'share' option when i right click a file. but it doesn't bring up my other networked laptop.

Even my two hardwired PCs can't talk to eachother now. Tried turning on their 'nearby devices' too. they still think they're on the same homegroup (even though all the options are gone). just now nothing is getting shared.

How can i fix this?

 

?? 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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How to limit Windows Sharing to one PC on a network?

This sounds like sharing with user accounts. I have password protected sharing turned off. Would I have to enable this (and thusly enter a username/password whenever I connect to the shared folder) to do this? I don't want to screw with usernames and passwords beyond initially setting it up (read: I don't want to enter a username/password when I connect to the folder, I just want to limit access to one particular PC).

The shared folder is on my main PC, and the only PC I want to access it is a laptop on the same network.