Windows 10: Latest Win 10 will not let me see folders over workgroup

My Windows 10 has recently been updated. I now find that my second PC (linked with a workgroup) shows in a different place in my file manager and I cannot see all the folders on the second PC. If I try to move a file to that second PC, a "no entry" sign is displayed and I cannot move the file.

Any suggestions please?

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cannot see workgroup computers

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing a few issues regarding workgroup and LAN. Let me help you resolve the issue.

This issue can be due to two reasons.

• Your computer is not connected to the network. If your computer is not connected to the network, the Network folder appears empty, even if there are other computers and devices on the network.

• Network discovery is blocking you from seeing other computers and devices. If the network discovery setting on your computer is set to off, you won't see other computers and devices on the network. To change your network discovery setting, follow
  these steps:

• Open Advanced sharing settings by clicking the Startbutton, and then clicking
  Control Panel. In the search box, type
  network, click Network and Sharing Center, and then, in the left pane, click
  Change advanced sharing settings.
  
• Click the chevron to expand the current network profile.
  
• Click Turn on network discovery, and then click
  save changes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

I hope the information helps you resolve the issue. Please get back to us if you have any queries.We will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

In Windows 10 Home - why would you disable the ability to change the default workgroup name from "workgroup" to something else?

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

• How are you trying to change the work group name?

Have you tried as below steps if not I suggest you to follow as below and check if it helps.

• Press “Windows+X”.
• Click on “system”.
• Then under “computer name, domain and workgroup settings” option.
• Click on change “settings” on the right hand side.
• Click on “computer name” tab.
• Under the option “to rename this computer and change its domain or workgroup, click change”
  click on “change option”.
• Under “computer name tab” enter the computer name accordingly and click on
  “ok”.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.