Windows 10: Setting Up a Home Network with 2 devices running different Windows versions

Discus and support Setting Up a Home Network with 2 devices running different Windows versions in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I want to set up a home network. Currently I have a Windows 10 Home Edition laptop connected by Wifi to the router downstairs. I want to connect... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by BelBax, Apr 14, 2020.

  1. BelBax Win User

    Setting Up a Home Network with 2 devices running different Windows versions


    Hi,


    I want to set up a home network. Currently I have a Windows 10 Home Edition laptop connected by Wifi to the router downstairs. I want to connect my Windows 8.1 Desktop computer to the laptop by ethernet cable so they can both share the Wifi connection. I have not been able to get this to work so far. What are the steps I so this can be done successfully? Thanks

    :)
     
    BelBax, Apr 14, 2020
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  2. 2 computers 2 different networks

    Welcome to the TenForums @Cherepes

    I going to suggest we go right back to square one.

    First unplug your router, wait 20 secs and plug back in.

    Then of both laptops do the following steps

    Create restore points.

    Next I going to suggest we reset your network totally. There are trouble shooters you may wish to try, but you've likely already tried some. Resetting the network means you loose all wireless passwords. I know you are using wire but if you have some saved wireless passwords they are erased.

    Click on Start => Settings => Network and Internet

    Scroll down on right window, at the bottom "Reset network".

    Reboot.

    Then decide which device should initiate Homegroup. On that device right on network icon in systray, lower right of screen, Open network and sharing center, lower left of Window that opens clcik on Homegroup, then Create a homegroup.

    Then on other device join the homegroup.

    Post back please


    Ken
     
    Caledon Ken, Apr 14, 2020
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  3. jl2509 Win User
    2 of 3 computers in home network only show multimedia devices

    Hi

    OK I understand now, This is not an issue with devices appearing as media devices, it is an issue where devices are simply not appearing in the network list.

    Where do you get the "access denied, contact your network manager"?

    I would suggest updating to 1809 - 17763.253
    Just to ensure that you are at the latest release and updates installed.

    As you will have found, there are many posts about this issue and unfortunately there are many proposed resolutions. Enabling SMB 1.0 and the Services listed below normally resolves the issue.


    • Function Discovery Provider Host - Automatic
    • Function Discovery Resource Publication - Automatic
    • DNS Client - Automatic
    • SSDP Discovery - Automatic
    • UPnP Device Host - Automatic
    Older and non compatible devices need SMB 1.0 to be visible on the network and this would need to be enabled on all devices as well not just the PC you are describing.

    To recap....

    Can you see all devices in network devices as you would expect on the other PCs/Laptops?
    Can you ping the devices by IP and by Name? Can you access the PCs via command line \\PCName\Share
    ------
    If you have ensured SMB 1.0 is enabled, SMB Direct, as per the image image below



    Setting Up a Home Network with 2 devices running different Windows versions [​IMG]


    Then I can only suggest corrupt registry settings.
    try running sfc /scannow from an admin command prompt to check for any integrity violations.

    then try and force the settings again, try clearing the the SMB 1.0 and SMB Direct settings completely and restarting, then select them as per the image above followed by a restart.


    Please post back with updates
     
    jl2509, Apr 14, 2020
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  4. Setting Up a Home Network with 2 devices running different Windows versions

    WiFi network device

    Hello Bill,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We do understand your concern and we will be happy to help you regarding this.



    Please try the following methods and check if that resolves the issue:

    Method 1: Run the Internet Connections Troubleshooter and Network Adapter Troubleshooter

    Step 1: Run the Internet Connections Troubleshooter

    This troubleshooter is an automated Windows 10 inbuilt tool which finds and fixes the common issues with the Internet Connections on the computer. Perform these steps to run this tool and check if that helps.

    • Press “Windows Logo” from the keyboard.
    • Type “Troubleshooting” and press “Enter”.
    • In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
    • Click on “Internet Connections”.
    • Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
    • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.


    Step 2: Run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter

    This troubleshooter is an automated Windows10 inbuilt tool which finds and fixes the common issues with the Network Adapter Settings on the computer. It also checks if the network adapter drivers are up to date or not. It may
    also provide you some clue about the hardware failures happening to the Network Adapter. Perform these steps to run this tool and check if that helps.

    • Press “Windows Logo” from the keyboard.
    • Type “Troubleshooting” and press “Enter”.
    • In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
    • Click on “Network Adapter”.
    • Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
    • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.


    Once after running the troubleshooters, check troubleshooting reports and let’s know the details. You may also try out the suggestions given by the troubleshooter and check if that helps.



    You may also try uninstalling and reinstalling the latest Network Card Drivers from the computer/network card manufacturer’s website and check the status of the issue.



    Method 2: Uninstall and Reinstall the Network Card Drivers.

    Step 1: Uninstall the Network Adapter Drivers

    • Right click on Start menu.
    • Click on “Device Manager” from that list.
    • Search for the Network Adapter from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the driver software for this device” you may select that and then
      remove the corrupted drivers from the computer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and the restart the computer if prompted.
    After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest drivers and check if that resolves the issue.



    Step 2: Go to the Computer or Network Card manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 drivers available for the Network Card model and then install it by following the instructions
    given in the website.



    You may also refer to the articles given below, try the suggestions given in them and check if that helps:

    Wired and wireless network problems

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/...3&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

    (Applicable for windows 10 also.)

    Please wait while the system check for the updates. If updates are found, click on Install updates.



    Hope the information helps to fix the issue, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We are here to assist you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Apr 14, 2020
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