Windows 10: Sharing a folder anyone on network can connect to w/o authorization

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  1. AtotehZ Win User

    Sharing a folder anyone on network can connect to w/o authorization


    Hello, I'm trying to share a folder that has to be available to the entire network. No passwords, no authorization. When you navigate to the folder on the network it HAS to allow you access if you're on the local network. Often when I share folders windows decides a username and password is needed, or a new user on the network is just told they aren't allowed to access it. I have dealt with this issue since Vista was released and I never really found out how to disable the safeguards you don't need privately, locally. Every time I've tried to go into it the suggested solutions are how to become authorized, either on the network or with a password... and I don't want that. I just want to be done with it and not have to bother any more. How do I disable every conceivable barricade Windows has put up to prevent people from accessing shared folders? My version of windows is 2004(build 19041.928). Hope you can help me out.

    :)
     
    AtotehZ, Jun 8, 2021
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  2. 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 Sharing a folder anyone on network can connect to w/o authorization :)
     
    Frogger, Jun 8, 2021
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  3. Landyman Win User
    Inconsistency sharing folders on home network. W 7 Pro & W 10 Pro,

    I have been able to setup folder sharing on my Mi-Fi home network. Internet works on all devices connected. I want to be able to share between all four of my Windows laptops. Two on W 7 and two on W 10. Other devices including my wife's laptops do not require sharing facilities.

    Over a few years, I added shared folders as required; often with difficulty, but eventually getting there!

    I've just bought a secondhand refurbished laptop with a new clean installation by the dealer. The username was set as 'user' (can't remember the case of the letters.), however 'C:\Users\User' has first letter in caps. I get the impression that the username for networking is related to this folder's name rather than the name of the user account, which I changed.

    On the two W 7 laptops, this new laptop is not visible in their 'Network' folders, but is visible on the other W 10 laptop.

    However on this other laptop, when I click on the new laptop's name, I am asked to enter the network credentials for the new laptop. It would not accept the username for the laptop, but after many attempts with various values accepted the user folder name with the username's password. I solved this while typing this posting.

    But getting the new laptop visible on the two W 7 laptops has so far defeated me.

    Any suggestions, please?
     
    Landyman, Jun 8, 2021
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  4. Ferdz Amp Win User

    Sharing a folder anyone on network can connect to w/o authorization

    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.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Jun 8, 2021
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