Windows 10: Unable to implement Windows File and Folder SharingPart 1

I've received helpful responses to my questions about sharing files and folders at this forum and elsewhere. I'm still unable to make it work. What I'd like to do is start with the basics. I'll describe in detail the steps I try and ask for comments if/when I'm not successful.


This post is "Part 1."


The roadmap I'll use is from tenforums.

^ https://www.windowscentral.com/how-get-started-onedrive-windows-10


The first tenforums tutorial sets the stage for setting up specific types of sharing.

Set Up File Sharing on a Windows PC

This option needs to be done on each Windows PC you want to be able to share files and folders between before doing any of the other options below. >>> I'm using a Dell Inspiron PC and a Mircrosoft Surface Book.

1 Make sure each computer you want to share between are all connected to the same network. >>> Done.
2 Make sure each computer on the network has a different computer name.>>> Done.
3 Make sure each computer you want to share between are on the same workgroup.>>> Done.
4 Enable SMB Direct on each computer you want to share between. If you have an older USB network drive or connecting to a previous version of Windows ex: "Windows 7" than Windows 10, then you will need to enable SMB1. >>> I don't need SMB1.
5 Make sure Use Sharing Wizard is checked in Folder Options > View tab on each computer you want to share between. >>> Done.
6 Make sure the Function Discovery Resource Publication and Function Discovery Provider Host services are started running and their startup type is set to automatic on each computer you want to share between. >>> Done.
7 Set the network location on each computer you want to share between to private recommended or public. >>> Private.
8 Turn on network discovery for your private or public network on each computer you want to share between. >>> Done.
9 Turn on File and Printer Sharing for your private or public network on each computer you want to share between. >>> Done.
10 Turn on Public folder sharing on each computer you want to share between if you want to share items in the C:\Users\Public folder on a computer. >>> Done.
11 Turn on or off password protected sharing for what you want on each computer you want to share between. >>> OFF.
12 Select the file sharing connections encryption level you want to use on each computer you want to share between. >>> Done.
13 You can now use any of the options below to share files and folders with another computer on the same network.

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?? 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

 

Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


Suggestion:

1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
   x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
   NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.

 

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.