Windows 10: Setting Up network file sharing for windows 10 devices

Hi all,


I had issues figuring out what my network credentials were for accessing my folders shared in the network. Most solutions online were to turn off password protect sharing but this is poor security practice. After messing around with settings abit i found my user name to be my <desktop name>\user. This information can be accessed by Control Panel> User Accounts > User Accounts > Configure advanced user profile properties. Password is the same password used for windows login.


Hope this helps anyone else who faced the same issue regarding network credentials.

:)

 

Windows 10 Network Sharing. Files etc


Hi

Fresh installed Windows10Pro including the latest anniversary update etc, the reason for the reinstall was due to updates not working and the fresh install passed this.,

Prior to install I had network sharing working fine. MY PC and other devices ie Media Player Box on the TV (Med8er 1000XD) all worked fine. Had sharing hard drives and so on. No issue.

Now I am unable to see either my pc or the other devices in the network.

They show up in the homegroup and the devices see each other, but file playback is not working. I know previously with networking this was not issue.

On the media player theres a menu function to go to Network devices. Workgroup show up and the media player shows but not the pc.

ON the PC neither the PC or the Media player show up as they previously did as network coputers.

The problem is on the network neither this pc or the other device show up.

So I know the PC and the media device can see each other over the network.

I use ESET Security v9. and both file and printer sharing and other options are active as before the reinstall.

What am I missing. The only common denominator of change is the reinstall and the anniversary update.

Both devices are set to the default WORKGROUP.
SAMBA is on the media player as before.
Nothing has changes apart from the reinstall.
File and printer sharing all on
Any help greatly appreciated.



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To save you going through the whole thread and save time this is the straight forward fix that worked for me and I trust this saves anyone in the same situation and frustration, a lot of time!

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...nection-issues

Use network reset to reinstall network devices

Using network reset should be the last step you try. Consider using it if the steps above don’t help to get you connected.
This can help solve connection problems you might have after upgrading from a previous version of Windows to Windows 10, as well as fix problems where you can connect to the Internet, but not to shared network drives. It removes any network adapters you have installed and the settings for them. After your PC restarts, any network adapters are reinstalled, and the settings for them are set to the defaults.
Note
To use network reset, your PC must be running Windows 10 Version 1607. To see what version of Windows 10 your device is currently running, select the Start button, then select Settings > System > About.

• Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset.
• On the Network reset screen, select Reset now > Yes to confirm.Wait for your PC to restart and see if that fixes the problem.

I hope it's as easy for you as it was finally for me.

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Network sharing.

Hi SIrwin_62,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums.

I appreciate your efforts to work on this issue.

Please answer these questions to get clarity on this issue:

1. Which build version is installed on both the computers?
   
2. Are there any antivirus security software installed on the computer?
   
3. What is the error message you encounter while accessing the computer on network sharing?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to check and confirm the status of few settings, services and features with respect to Network Sharing in Windows 10, to do that, please refer to the reply posted by ‘Roohi_Taj’
from this thread and check if that works for you.

Additional Information.

‘File sharing over a network in Windows 10’.

‘Share things with nearby devices in Windows 10’.

Let us know the result of the steps performed so that we can help you further.

Awaiting your reply.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator

 

Network Sharing

Hi Arya,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

1. Are you trying to share the wireless network connection from Windows device to phone?
   
2. What is the make and model of the phone?
   
3. Which version of Windows is installed on your device?
   

Refer the article ‘Which version of Windows operating system am I running’
to provide the details.

If you’re referring to sharing the Wireless network connection in Windows 10, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows + I key on your keyboard and click on Network & Internet.
   
2. On the network & Internet page, click on ‘Mobile hotspot’.
   
3. ‘Turn On’ Share my Internet connection with other devices under Mobile hotspot.
   
4. The default network name and password will be available under Mobile hotspot.
   
5. Enter the same password on the device which you’re trying to connect and check the status of the issue.
   

If you’re trying to share the internet connection, then refer the article
Use your PC as a mobile hotspot
for more information.

If you’re referring to ‘File sharing’, I suggest you to refer the section ‘How do I troubleshoot sharing and folders’ from the article ‘File
sharing over a network in Windows 10’.

Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator