Windows 10: network Sharing on my windows 10 is not working as it always used to

it gives me direct error "windows cannot access //computer name" on same computer , and on other devices it not even there , not even discovered., and that error above showed when I click on my PC in the network, on the same computer my computer is there yes and can access it yes , but when trying to open any of the folders I shared "WITH EVERONE and all sharing settings of that folder is good" it gives me that error "windows cannot access //computer name" on the very same computer, I believe if u help me fix them to OPEN in the same computer that would make the computer discoverable in other devices , pls help am suffering with our file sharing pls and I used to it for a long time it was great and easy and suddenly that issue appeared , much appreciated.

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Network share not working properly using W 10

Hi Rudi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow the methods and check if it helps:

Method 1: I suggest you to run home group troubleshooter as below and check if it helps.

• Type troubleshooting in the search area on the taskbar and select
  Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click Home Group.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Also try the below steps and check if it helps.

• Turn off media sharing via Window Media Player on all the machines that show
  
  up in Network as a Media Sharing Device.
• Tools -> Options -> Library tab -> Configure Sharing... button
• Uncheck "Share my media to:”
• Uncheck "Find media that others are sharing" doesn't seem to do it, maybe
  
  require a reboot.

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

 

Cannot open network and sharing center in windows 10

Hi Aman,

In order to understand the issue in a better manner, please share the following details

• 
  Do you get any error message, when trying to open network and sharing center?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below to fix the issue.

Method 1: Install all the Windows 10 pending updates and check if it helps.

I suggest you check for the pending updates in resolving the issue.

• 
  In search type Check for updates and hit enter.
  
• 
  Click on Check for updates.
  
• 
  Windows 10 will automatically install all the pending updates.
  

If the issue still persist, suggest you to try the below step to fix the issue.

Method 2: I suggest you to
Run the DISM Tool and check.

The DISM tool checks the system health and will try to restore the files.

• Right click on the Start button, click on Command Prompt (Admin).
• In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press the
  Enter key after each command:
• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

• 
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  

To close the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type
Exit, and then press Enter.

Reference: I suggest you to follow the steps recommended in the below article for any network connection issues.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10741/windows-10-fix-network-connection-issues

Hope this helps. If the issue persists, please do let us know and we would be happy to help you further.

Thank You.

 

Sharing folders over network - access denied

Hello,

To troubleshoot your concern with sharing files over the network using your Windows 10 device, we suggest that you run the Shared folders troubleshooter and check if it helps. Kindly refer to the steps below:

• Type in Troubleshooting in the search box and press
  Enter.
• Click View all.
• Click Shared Folders.
• Click Next and follow on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps.