Windows 10: Network file and printer sharing will not stay on

Discus and support Network file and printer sharing will not stay on in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a desktop running Windows 10. Some time back I began to be unable to be seen by, or access, other computers on my home network. I checked... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by HOrndorff, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. HOrndorff Win User

    Network file and printer sharing will not stay on


    I have a desktop running Windows 10. Some time back I began to be unable to be seen by, or access, other computers on my home network. I checked setting in control panel and found "file and printer sharing" were turn off. When I tried to turn them on, they would be back to off the next time I checked.


    I did a bit of research already, so I have checked to see that all the appropriate services are running. I have tried turning off the firewall (using McAfee) but that changes nothing. I have not seen anything else out there that applied in my case. Anyone have any ideas about this?


    It has become a bit frustrating. I use resilio sync to share files on the home lan as needed. But some other things require that this PC be properly connected to the home network.

    :)
     
    HOrndorff, Sep 19, 2018
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  2. Karen Her Win User

    turning on file and printer sharing windows 10

    Thank you for the update. What we can suggest now is to turn on File and Printer sharing in Command Prompt. Here are the steps to do it:



    • Leave File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned
      on.
    • Type CMD in the Search bar.
    • Right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
    • Type netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes, and hit
      Enter.
    • Exit from the command prompt, and check if it will work.


    If issue persists, try turning it on using Powershell, and check if it works. Here are the steps:



    • Leave File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned
      on.
    • Type Powershell in the Search bar.
    • Right-click on Windows PowerShell, and select
      Run as Administrator
      .
    • Type netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes, and hit
      Enter.
    • Close PowerShell.


    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Karen Her, Sep 19, 2018
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  3. 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.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Sep 19, 2018
    #3
  4. HAT
    hat Win User

    Network file and printer sharing will not stay on

    Can't share printer—getting error message

    Yeah, I have windows firewall disabled, and I don't use any other firewall... mostly to prevent stupid issues like this.

    None taken... and yeah, I do.
     
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