Windows 10: Only User of Computer

Discus and support Only User of Computer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; New desktop with Windows 10. Should I make Network and/or Home Group, set up sharing etc. even though I am literally the only one who uses this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by CleverDjeida, Jul 6, 2016.

  1. Only User of Computer


    New desktop with Windows 10.


    Should I make Network and/or Home Group, set up sharing etc. even though I am literally the only one who uses this PC?.

    This also is only computer in household.

    Thanx

    :)
     
    CleverDjeida, Jul 6, 2016
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  2. GordonB-P Win User

    Only user administrator full access home computer windows 10 cannot change file permissions.

    What folders are these, and what makes you think they are read only?
     
    GordonB-P, Jul 6, 2016
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  3. Only user administrator full access home computer windows 10 cannot change file permissions.

    Had this problem before with windows 10...completely redid windows. Now have the problem again...cannot change permissions for access. Folders set to read only. Unable to change. Unable to change permissions. Windows holding me captive
     
    TinaCmehil, Jul 6, 2016
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  4. Berton Win User

    Only User of Computer

    Network consists of your Computer, the Network adapter in it and a Router, Modem or Router/Modem combination. If you now have Internet service [confirmed by the ability to post here] you shouldn't need to worry about anything else until adding more computers.
     
    Berton, Jul 6, 2016
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  5. bro67 Win User
    You missed the question. The OP is asking should they use Home Group or Network shares for sharing folders and items.
     
    bro67, Jul 6, 2016
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  6. bro67 Win User
    If it is the only computer and you do not share media to say a streaming device, you can stick with standard Network shares. Home Group was Microsoft's way of trying to dumbify the sharing process, thinking that they could change the way that users share folders and files, but it has failed miserably.
     
    bro67, Jul 6, 2016
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  7. Berton Win User
    Don't think so. Of all the computers I've set up in homes [over 20 years] there has never been any need to do other than accept the defaults once User name/data has been entered. If there is only one computer and one user of it what needs to be shared?
     
    Berton, Jul 6, 2016
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  8. bro67 Win User

    Only User of Computer

    Read their post. They are asking what if any option to use with one computer in the house. In other words it would be not needing to activate Home Groups. Also there is no need to set their computer to share folders, because there is no other computer in the house.

    Regardless of how many computers are on a network. If someone asksme to set their computer up for them. I disable any type of Network sharing, just in case someone is over and wants to use their network, but they do notwant a guest to access the computer or even see it on the network.
     
    bro67, Jul 6, 2016
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  9. Getting closer to truly understand what all the responses are trying to to explain to me.
    I would add that if I occasionally use a Roku stick on a TV.
    Would this change answers about Networks, Home groups, sharing etc.

    Hope all respondents see this. You guys have been great!
     
    CleverDjeida, Jul 6, 2016
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  10. bro67 Win User
    If you have a Roku, you would need third party apps to stream music or videos from your computer. That would be done through Media Sharing with VLC or with connecting to a folder that is in the Public Share.
     
    bro67, Apr 5, 2018
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