Windows 10: Unable to share files on local network

Discus and support Unable to share files on local network in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Why has Microsoft disabled the file sharing capabilities for home users? Ever since Homegroups were tossed out, sharing files between our families PC's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by I419Kraus, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. I419Kraus Win User

    Unable to share files on local network


    Why has Microsoft disabled the file sharing capabilities for home users? Ever since Homegroups were tossed out, sharing files between our families PC's has become a real challenge. This time of year tax time makes this really frustrating as - being the "accountant" for our family - I need copies of everyone's W-2's and so forth to get tax forms done. These are not the sort of files I'd like to be copying back and forth to cloud sharing services anyone's , but this seems to be the only reliable way to do file sharing!!

    :)
     
    I419Kraus, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. file sharing over local network issues

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Community, we understand your concern and we will try our best to help you resolve the issue.

    I would suggest the following to resolve the issue you are faced with.

    Method 1: Windows can't detect a computer on a Public network. To fix this problem, you can try changing the network location to Home or Work or try connecting to a network that already has a Home or Work network location.

    Method 2:

    If Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) protocol is disabled on the network adapter. Windows uses the LLTD protocol to map computers and devices on a network. To enable LLTD, follow these steps:


    • Right click on the Start menu and select
      Control Panel
      . In the search box, type adapter, and then, under
      Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.

    • Right-click the network connection, and then click Properties.

    • Select the Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver and
      Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder check boxes, and then click
      OK.

    [*]
    Method 3: To turn on network discovery, follow these steps:


    • Right click on the Start menu and select
      Control Panel
      . In the search box, type network, click
      Network and Sharing Center, and then, in the left pane, click
      Change advanced sharing settings.

    • Click the drop down icon to expand the Home or Work network profile.

    • Click Turn on network discovery, and then click
      Save changes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    Hope this information helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Mar 6, 2020
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  3. Unable to set up a Peer to Peer network for a local area network

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern as you are trying to set up a P2P network for a local area network so that files can be shared.



    We would suggest you to refer the steps as mention in these post and article:

    Homegroup removed! How to get network sharing
    work with Windows 10 v1803
    by Pauli O.

    File sharing over a network in Windows 10



    Regards,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Mar 6, 2020
    #3
  4. Unable to share files on local network

    Block File sharing in Wifi network, Windows 10

    Hi Lori,

    As per the description, I understand that you want to block file sharing on your Wi-Fi network. I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Right click on Start and select Control Panel.
    • Change the view type to Large Icons.
    • Click on Network and Sharing center.
    • In the left navigation pane, click on Advanced sharing center.
    • In the right pane, under Files and printer sharing, select the option:
      Turn off file and printer sharing.
    • Restart the system and check for status.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Mar 6, 2020
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