Windows 10: Unable to share files between PCs over Ethernet

1) Want to transfer files between PCs using ethernet (single owner/user, home LAN)

2) Absolutely delighted [not!] by ~ twenty-five (25) step 'simple' process required ... ARRGGGGH!

3) Survived hoop-jumping up to "enter credentials for PC access" (or some such $#%#^)

4) Since I use access # Code on Win 10 PC, and have never required credentials on Win 8.1 PC ... nowWTH?

Attempted using my actual LAN password, which - of course - Failed!?

5) Attempted checking LastPass for usable credentials - but with no ethernet-router connection*.... (now between PCs)

6) Finally attempted "Turn off password protected sharing", except Save Changes is consistently greyed-out!? WTH? ARRGGGGH!

7) Any helpful & relevant suggestions??


* No Wi-Fi on Win 8.1 PC




***Modified title from: FAILED File transfer between PCs***

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Windows 7 File Sharing Errors

Afternoon,

I have a PC that I am currently working on whereby I am entirely unable to access network shares.

I've followed all the steps I found online regarding the configuration but am still unable to do so.

The PC in question (M1 henceforce) is running Windows 7.

Firewall is off and shares are configured.

On this PC if I navigate to \\M1 I see the list of share

If I click any of the shares, I get an error (file and print sharing resource (m1) is online but isn't responding to connection attempts.

The remote computer isn’t responding to connections on port 445, possibly due to firewall or security policy settings, or because it might be temporarily unavailable. Windows couldn’t find any problems with the firewall on your computer. )

This occurs when on M1 navigating to M1

If on another PC (testing using a PC called M4) I go to \\M1; I get the above error without being able to see the list of shares.

Reversing the process (sharing on M4 and navigating from M1 to \\M4) the issue does not occur.

Can anyone offer any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

 

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

 

Windows 7 File Sharing between computers, PROBLEMS!!

Don't worry about homegroup. It's just an additional layer (of 'convienience') above 'old' classic Windows Shares mechanism.
If your transfers are terrible with this setup, they will most probably be as terrible with any other approach.

At first, focus on wired ethernet. Copying a file between HTPC and PC will show you transfer rate. Also... If you go to "task manager", you'll see network speed (network tab).
Focus on wired ethernet for now... what speeds are you getting ?

Cheers,