Windows 10: I had to allow Media sharing in order to access other computers on my network. Why?

Discus and support I had to allow Media sharing in order to access other computers on my network. Why? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I could not access files on the other computers on my network until I allowed media streaming on all network computers.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Shaffer52, Sep 23, 2018.

  1. Shaffer52 Win User

    I had to allow Media sharing in order to access other computers on my network. Why?


    I could not access files on the other computers on my network until I allowed media streaming on all network computers.

    :)
     
    Shaffer52, Sep 23, 2018
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  2. DTG1 Win User

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
  3. Cannot access shared network drive


    I could scream! so much time wasted on this stupid error, as if time is not precious enough!
    It probably would work fine if I could see the other computer! But I cannot see the other computer!
     
    sharonspost, Sep 23, 2018
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  4. I had to allow Media sharing in order to access other computers on my network. Why?

    KB3185614 Not allowing Network Shared Drive Access

    Hi Nivay,

    To address your concern, we would like you to check the following:

    • After updating, check your Network profile under Network and Sharing Center, make sure that it is set to Private and not Public.
    • If you are using a third party antivirus software, make sure that the
      Network drive
      is set to Trusted.
    • Ping the network drive and check if you're getting a reply.
    • Access the network drive through it's IP address via run field and not through the existing shortcut, then check if it is accessible.
    • If the network drive is accessible via IP address, we would suggest you to re-map the network drive and delete the previous one that has the red X mark.

    Thank you.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Sep 23, 2018
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