Windows 10: I'm having trouble accessing a shared folder on file explorer from a new device, but can...

"I am trying to support someone with a data migration from one device to another device. On the old laptop there is a shared folder on file explorer that we can access. It allows us to view the files and edit them etc. However, when we use the new laptop to access the same exact link on file explorer to the same shared folder, the folder force closes. What could be causing this?"When we try to access the shared folder from the new laptop, it force closes the file explorer application. It only closes when we open on sub folder within the shared folder. All of the other sub folders work just fin

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?? 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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Windows 10 - Homegroup - Cannot share Folders or files + Error 0x80004005 (renaming of folders)

Thanks for getting back, Sanjiv. It seems that the users were not configured to have full control of those folders you want to share. We suggest going into the Advanced settings of your File Explorer and adjust the permissions. Follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• Locate the folder you want to have full access.
• Right-click it and select Properties.
• Click the Security tab.
• Click Edit to change the permissions.

Once done, try sharing the folders again.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Windows 11 Cannot see shared folders in File Explorer under Network

I recently installed Windows 11 Home (v. 10.0.22000 Build 22000) on a 500 GB M.2 drive on my new computer called Win11.

Shared folders have appeared on occasion under Network in File Explorer but they disappear next time I open File Explorer. I can see a shared folder by typing \\Win11\Shared1 in File Explorer address bar but the shared folder is not visible under Network in File Explorer.

On my old machine Win10, I am running Windows 10 Pro. On that computer in File Explorer under Network I can see both the shares set up on Win10 machine and also the shares set up on Win11 machine. I can access them, copy to them etc.

I can set up shares, but they will not display consistently in File Explorer under Network.

I have run Sfc /scannow with no errors.

I have gone into Task Manager, Ended Process on Windows Explorer and ran Windows Explorer again.

Network Discovery and File sharing are setup since I can view the shares on the second computer on the network.

I have gone into Services.msc and set the following to automatic and started them all:

• Function Discovery Provider Host
  
• Function Discovery Resource Publication
  
• SSDP Discovery
  
• UPnP Device Host
  

Any help would be appreciated.