Windows 10: Network path not found after 1803 update (Windows file sharing)

Hello!

I have a home network consisting of 3 desktop PCs and 1 laptop. 3 of these are running Windows 10 1803 right now, 1 PC is running WIndows 7.
I just updated 1 PC and 1 laptop to 1803 yesterday, the third one was already on 1803.

Since then, I cannot access my older desktop PC from my newer desktop PC, and I get the infamous 0x80070035 The network path was not found error. There was a not working network discovery issue also, and one PC was on public internet config, but I solved these (function discovery services were off).


So current situation is:
Xeon L5420 PC is reachable from Samsung laptop and Windows 7 PC. Gives error from Dell 3010.
Every PC sees every PC and every other connection works properly.

Dell does see the name of the Xeon PC, but cannot connect, not by clicking, not by typing in \\computername, and not by \\IP-address
Ping of the IP works.

I also tried to delete login credentials, and changed the name of the Xeon PC. I had to type in username and password again on laptop and Windows 7 PC, after that they work again. It still does not work from Dell.

I have tried the common online solutions but did not help. I don't use firewall, except windows firewall which is disabled now. I start to think that the Xeon PC blocks the Dell for some reason.
I really need to make this work, the Xeon shares 4TB data and I use it frequently.

Do you have any idea what to do?

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Network Sharing with 1803.

Hi Doc. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

What's working most for network detection issues caused by Version 1803 is here:
https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

Go over these steps to make sure File Sharing is set up correctly:
https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

There are Changes to file sharing over a network in Windows 10:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/409269...

To troubleshoot sharing problems:

https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

This is the latest fix that's working for Version 1803 breaking networks. Please try it and report back:

- shut all computer and network gear down then start again.

- Try browsing to some of the computers manually, press Windows key + R, type: \\computername, hit Enter

- Press Windows key + R

Type: services.msc

Hit Enter

1. Start the "Function Discovery Provider Host" and "Function Discovery Resource Publication" services, and then set them to Automatic (Delayed Start).

2. When you open Explorer Network, enable network discovery when you are prompted.

If not then start over and set it up again:
https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

If it still fails go over these troubleshooting steps:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Windows 10 ver 1803 Network File Sharing is Not Working

Were you using HomeGroup? MS has "improved" that feature out of Win10 Version 1803.

Here are some workarounds that may help with your problem

HOMEGROUP REMOVED - WORKAROUNDS

Trouble Shooting Win10 File Sharing

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https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

HomeGroup removed from Windows 10 (Version 1803)

. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091368

How to share files:

. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027674

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https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

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https://www.groovypost.com/howto/connect-netowr...

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https://www.groovypost.com/howto/share-files-st...

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https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-network...

Share files by connecting HD to Router’s USB port:

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https://www.cnet.com/how-to/share-an-external-h...

Share Files by Connecting to other computer through Router

. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-on_self-test

How to share printers:

. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4089224

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Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

When in win10:

• Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....

Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
- Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.