Windows 10: Trying to share files between two PCs

I have two PCs running the latest Windows 10 software connected to the same network. I really need to be able to have the computers see each other so I can share files between the two. However, that doesn't seem to be the case and I always seem to have problems. For the sake of brevity let's call the PC I am on, PC1 and my other PC, PC2.

PC1 is a brand-new computer I have just installed. If I click on network in file Explorer I cannot PC1 listed, only PC2. On the other hand, if I click on network on PC2 I can only see the name of PC2 listed and not PC1.

For you ask, yes, I have gone into network and sharing and collect all the buttons to enable file sharing and network discovery and also switched off password requirement. I have a feeling I have to go into a file folder and enable sharing. However, which file folder should I use?

Thank you in advance

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SHARING FILES WITH WINDOWS 7

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

• Have you made any changes on your PC?
• Did you perform any Windows update recently?
• Are you connected to Domain network?

I suggest you to try the below steps and check if that helps.

1. To share files over file explorer refer the following
   
   article.
2. Refer article for
   file sharing over a network.

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking, Yes or No.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Android to PC file Share - Security at risk

Hello Anuj Indoria,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

To address the issue, kindly help us with the following questions.

1. If the computer is connected via cable, may I know how the phone is connected to the computer?
2. If the computer is connected via Wi-Fi, may I know how the phone is connected to the computer?
3. When you connect the computer via Wi-Fi, will it asks for the Wi-Fi credentials or the computer credentials?

I would recommend you to check with the below suggestions and see if it works.

Method 1: Turn on password protected sharing.

If the password protected sharing is on, only people who have a user account and password on that computer can access shared files attached to that computer and the Public folders. To restrict other people access, you must turn on password protected sharing.
To do that

• Go to search window and type Managed advanced sharing settings and click on it.
  
• Click the down arrow on the right of All Networks to expand the settings.
  
• Select Turn on password protected sharing from the list and click on
  Save changes.

Method 2: Create a shared folder.

You can share files between your android and PC and keep it encrypted by creating a shared folder from the following steps.

• Create a shared folder and assign a name to it.
• In ES File Explorer on your phone, hit the globe icon which is on the upper-left corner and navigate the network - LAN.
  
• Click Search on the menu from the bottom to search for networks (Make sure to connect the phone and PC till you get the IP Address of your PC).
  
• Click the icon and add your Username and Password.
• After creating a shared folder, you can easily add sharing files back and forth using ES File explorer.
  

Hope it helps.

Mala S

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

view pc files from Android stopped working

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

This issue could be caused when the pc is not set to discoverable over the network.

1. How are you trying to share the file?
   
2. Are you accessing the file over Bluetooth/Hotspot or over WIFI?
   

Try few of the troubleshooting below to further eliminate the cause of the issue.

Steps:

1. I suggest you to create a share folder on your computer, right click and share it with both read and write permission, and check if that helps.
   
2. You can try to check the article on
   
   Changes to file sharing over a network in Windows 10 and check if this helps.
   

If you still face the issue, I suggest to contact
ES Explorer support, scroll down the page and find the support contact.

Hope it helps.

Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator