Windows 10: Network Down - File Sharing Mostly Gone

I'm new to the forum, so I apologize for any mistakes in advance. I've been running a network for myself and home business since Windows XP and Windows 7 - so several years. I have about 25 devices with about 13 PCs, a NAS, and multiple android and other devices connected. All worked flawlessly, and I never did like or want to use homegroups or workgroups to network. I would simply set up a PC with a very strict set of rules that I implemented from years of working with my network. For example, I would always use Advanced Sharing to set up "Everyone" for full access and make sure that "Network" and "Authenticated Users" was added to the advanced security. I also know to check services, sharing permission, etc. etc. etc. in order to troubleshoot an issue. But I cannot solve this one. I have been following older posts but cannot find anything on the recent updates in late 2019. I just cannot get my sharing and networking capabilities back - which are crucial to our existence here. Can anyone help? Please know that I've tried many things. Again, I have followed this through a multitude of trial and error attempts. If anyone can help me, I'd greatly appreciate it!!!

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Block File sharing in Wifi network, Windows 10

Hi Lori,

As per the description, I understand that you want to block file sharing on your Wi-Fi network. I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Right click on Start and select Control Panel.
• Change the view type to Large Icons.
• Click on Network and Sharing center.
• In the left navigation pane, click on Advanced sharing center.
• In the right pane, under Files and printer sharing, select the option:
  Turn off file and printer sharing.
• Restart the system and check for status.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

SHARING FILES WITH WINDOWS 7

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

• Have you made any changes on your PC?
• Did you perform any Windows update recently?
• Are you connected to Domain network?

I suggest you to try the below steps and check if that helps.

1. To share files over file explorer refer the following
   
   article.
2. Refer article for
   file sharing over a network.

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking, Yes or No.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Network Sharing

Hi Arya,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

1. Are you trying to share the wireless network connection from Windows device to phone?
   
2. What is the make and model of the phone?
   
3. Which version of Windows is installed on your device?
   

Refer the article ‘Which version of Windows operating system am I running’
to provide the details.

If you’re referring to sharing the Wireless network connection in Windows 10, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows + I key on your keyboard and click on Network & Internet.
   
2. On the network & Internet page, click on ‘Mobile hotspot’.
   
3. ‘Turn On’ Share my Internet connection with other devices under Mobile hotspot.
   
4. The default network name and password will be available under Mobile hotspot.
   
5. Enter the same password on the device which you’re trying to connect and check the status of the issue.
   

If you’re trying to share the internet connection, then refer the article
Use your PC as a mobile hotspot
for more information.

If you’re referring to ‘File sharing’, I suggest you to refer the section ‘How do I troubleshoot sharing and folders’ from the article ‘File
sharing over a network in Windows 10’.

Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator