Windows 10: Network Share \\PCNAME vs \\PCNAME.local

Discus and support Network Share \\PCNAME vs \\PCNAME.local in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Just an observation and I'm not really sure I understand ... What's the difference between \\PCNAME and \\PCNAME.local ... when accessing a network... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Eagle51, Jul 1, 2018.

  1. EAGLE51
    Eagle51 Win User

    Network Share \\PCNAME vs \\PCNAME.local


    Just an observation and I'm not really sure I understand ...

    What's the difference between \\PCNAME and \\PCNAME.local ... when accessing a network share ???

    I was trying to access a new PC network share by \\PCNAME and kept getting the 0x80070035 error, when it should be prompting me for credentials (see notes). I then accessed it by \\PCNAME.local and it prompted me for credentials which I entered (did not save) and it connected. The share then showed in File Explorer > Network as PCNAME.local ... which it should and I could access it. I then restarted both PC's and the PCNAME.local was NOT showing in File Explorer > Network ... which I expected. I then tried accessing the share by \\PCNAME and it prompted me for credentials, which I entered (saved) and it connected and has been working fine ever since.

    Note:
    1. I could see the share and access it by \\IPADDRESS (did not save credentials), so I know that all network share settings were correct (i.e. private,discoverable,share/ntfs permissions,password protected, etc)
    2. IPv6 settings default (i.e. did not disable IPv6 or set prefer IPv4 over IPv6)
    3. SMBv1 NOT Installed
    4. Both PC's running Win10 (1803 - 17134.137)

    :)
     
    Eagle51, Jul 1, 2018
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  2. CYBERZORK
    cyberzork Win User

    Shared Windows 10 PC not showing up in Local Network on the same PC

    Network Share \PCNAME vs \PCNAME.local [​IMG]

    Network Share \PCNAME vs \PCNAME.local [​IMG]

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    Since updating to Win 10 build 1607 on all my pc's i can now see all the shared network drives locally in the Network window, and on all my other networked computers. I no longer have to type the\\pcname\x etc . So was some sort of problem
    with the earlier Win 10 builds for me anyways.
     
    cyberzork, Jul 1, 2018
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  3. ACCESS DENIED
    Access Denied Win User
    Folder share issue involving network path


    I see the same on my shared folders on my PC. Couple others from the one I posted as a pic. It shows PCNAME\shared name for the Network Path.

    Under the properties, sharing tab, at the bottom does it say People without a user account and password for this computer can access folders shared with everyone?
     
    Access Denied, Jul 1, 2018
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  4. ACCESS DENIED
    Access Denied Win User

    Network Share \\PCNAME vs \\PCNAME.local

    Folder share issue involving network path


    The location should be like that:

    PCNAME\SHARE for any share any where on the PC.

    Are you using any other firewall than Windows Firewall?
     
    Access Denied, Jul 1, 2018
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