Windows 10: I have a new laptop. How do I share folders from my desktop to this laptop only. Not my...

I have a new laptop and can't figure out how to share folders from my desktop with only this laptop. Not my old laptop, or girlfriends laptop, which is what is happening now. I'm not too computer savvy but can follow directions well. I can;t find any answers in my searches online or video searches. Thanks in advance for the help.

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How do I make a folder on one laptop visible to another laptop?

I re-read your first post. Here are the steps I've taken.

1) One folder on the old laptop => Properties => Sharing => Advanced Sharing => Share this folder.

2) Same folder => Properties => Security => all user names have full control. (My new laptop name is not listed). I don't see a way to add my new laptop name.

3) Folder Explorer on my new laptop => Network --- lists my Win7 laptop --- does not list my old laptop.

 

Desktop cannot access shared folders on new laptop over wi-fi

I just bought a new laptop and I have Network Discovery, File Sharing turned ON. I have Password protected sharing turned OFF. Laptop is connected to home Wi-fi as a Private network. Latest update to Windows 10 build 17763.914.

Via File Explorer:

• The laptop has no problem accessing shared folders on my office desktop.
• On my desktop (build 18362.535), the laptop name is visible in the Network section, but I receive an error message when I select the laptop:

Windows cannot access \\LAPTOPNAME

Error code: 0x80070035

The network path was not found.

I have already set the Function Discovery Provider Host, Function Discovery Resource Publication, SSDP Discovery, UPnP Device Host to Automatic (delayed start.) They are running.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

Buying a new laptop or desktop for gaming [help]

I want to buy either a new laptop or a new desktop for gaming. I want to run games smoothly and maybe even use it for some ps2 emulation. Could someone suggest either a laptop or desktop? I heard Alienware is expensive and over-rated. I was also told Sager laptops are good for gaming. I have about $1000-$1500 to spend on a new machine. Initially I was going to get a laptop but it seems like I would be able to get a more powerful desktop for the same price or less. Please advise. Please suggest a model/brand [desktop/laptop] that I could purchase because I don't think I know enough about computers to build one from scratch.