Windows 10: Sharing between my computers does not work anymore

I have two computers on a residential network. The desktop computer in on Windows 10 Pro, version 1809, the laptop uses Windows 10 Family, version 1809.

In recent weeks I cannot transfer files from one to the other. When, from the desktop, I try to open a user account on the laptop, I get a "Cannot Access" message. However I can open the Default User account. The user accounts I need to reach are both "Shared". The Permissions are for "Everyone".

If I try to reach the desktop from the laptop, I get a Windows Security window asking for "Network Credentials". What are those? This little window also says: "The user name or password is incorrect", even before any user name or password is entered.

I was using Residential Group to communicate from one to the other. I understand that in recent versions of Windows 10 Residential Groups have been deleted.


How can I transfer files from one computer to the other? What am I doing wrong?


Thanks.


Maurice

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Cannot access shared network drive

I could scream! so much time wasted on this stupid error, as if time is not precious enough!
It probably would work fine if I could see the other computer! But I cannot see the other computer!

 

Cannot access shared network drive


Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


If this helps.
step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
step 3a remove Everyone from list
step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John