Windows 10: Shared Folders not accessible on Windows 10 Desktop

Discus and support Shared Folders not accessible on Windows 10 Desktop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello Everyone. First of all, how my ethernet is configured. 1 router connected to the internet. 1 desktop pc (W10 pro, x64) connected through LAN to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by titto, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. titto Win User

    Shared Folders not accessible on Windows 10 Desktop


    Hello Everyone.

    First of all, how my ethernet is configured.

    1 router connected to the internet.
    1 desktop pc (W10 pro, x64) connected through LAN to the router.
    2 android devices connected through wifi, 1 of them a tablet, over 5ghz band and the other a smartphone, over 2.4 ghz band.

    My objective is to enable shared folders on the Windows PC and access them from the android devices.
    I have thus created these shares and given appropriate sharing and security rights (to everyone, as security is not of concern).

    What is happening:
    ------------------

    The android devices correctly see the Windows PC on the network (using interfaces like CX file explorer or ES explorer). When connecting to it though, almost immediately an error is returned "could not connect to device XXX with user XXX".

    What I tried:
    -------------
    Enabling/Disabling password protected shares.
    Switching DHCP/Static address.
    Enabling/Disabling Ipv6
    Switching between 128/56-40bit cryptography
    Enabling/Disabling SMB1 protocol
    Changing PC network name
    Switching between private/public networks


    The shares appear correctly in the "network" pane of the file explorer in Windows, and they are accessible.

    I also have lent a windows 8 notebook, which i connected to my router both by ethernet cable and Wifi: in both cases, the tablet would correctly see my PC on the network, but then returned "could not find network path" when trying to access it.

    I'm pretty much out of ideas on what else can be done to make these shares work.
    I'm not sure on where exactly the problem lies, the relevant windows 10 services appear to be correctly configured (like Upnp, Function discovery host etc.).
    I'm afraid it could be some wrong setting in the registry, or in policies, of which I have little knowledge.
    My network adapter is a E2400 Killer Network gigabit, while the router is a technicolor model with ffth.

    Windows version number: 1909(OS build 18363.959)

    So I joined this forum with the hope of finding some advice.
    Apologies for the long post, I tried to put in it the most information i could.

    Thanks for your attention.

    :)
     
    titto, Jul 20, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 20, 2020
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  3. Frogger Win User
    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile Shared Folders not accessible on Windows 10 Desktop :)
     
    Frogger, Jul 20, 2020
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  4. Shared Folders not accessible on Windows 10 Desktop

    How to stop sharing folder for windows 10?

    Referring to following link, I would like to know on how to stop sharing folder for windows 10.

    I cannot find Stop Sharing option on step 5.

    Use these steps to stop sharing any folder on Windows 10:

    1. Open Start.
    2. Search for Computer Management and click the top result to open the experience.
    3. Expand the Shared Folders branch from the left pane.
    4. Click the Shares item.
    5. Right-click the folder that you no longer want to share and the Stop Sharing option.
    Furthermore, ADMIN$ is found to be Remote Admin under computer management.

    There is no option to stop it as well.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop sharing and remote?

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions

    How to stop sharing a network folder on Windows 10 • Pureinfotech
     
    PublicMicro, Jul 20, 2020
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