Windows 10: Unaccessible folders on a fully shared disk

I have an Ethernet network with 2 desktops and also a laptop with a Wi-Fi access to the network and to the Internet. Both partitions of the Hard Disk of the main desktop (D:\ and E:\) are shared and accessible from the other desktop and from the laptop. The main desktop and the laptop run Windows 10 Prof 64 bits, the other desktop Windows 7 Prof 64 bits. This structure has been running like that for more than one year, and with other PC's and/or Windows versions for a longer time).

I discovered today that various folders located on the E:\ partition of the main desktop are no longer accessible from the laptop, while other folders of the same E:\ partition are still accessible. The error message I get refers to an access authorization to be requested from the network manager. I don't understand this error message since I haven't parameterized as "shared" individual folders, but only the entire disks (D:\ and E:\, respectively 976 GO and 2,68 TO). Furthermore, the folders which are no longer accessible from the laptop are still fully accessible from the second desktop….. Not shure therefore the network manager is the culpritt.

I don't know when this problem occurred, but, what I know is that I faced networking parameterization issues after most if not all the main releases of Windows 10 (Falls Creator in December 2017, another problem in March 2018, and one more with the 1803 version in May 2018 and now with the release on June 4th). It seems the access to the D:\ partition works normally, since I haven't faced any access issue.


Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

XRay 78, a desperate Windows 10 user.

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?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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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

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Sharing folders over network - access denied

Hello,

To troubleshoot your concern with sharing files over the network using your Windows 10 device, we suggest that you run the Shared folders troubleshooter and check if it helps. Kindly refer to the steps below:

• Type in Troubleshooting in the search box and press
  Enter.
• Click View all.
• Click Shared Folders.
• Click Next and follow on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps.

 

Windows 10 shared folders not working

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to run the shared folders troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Shared Folders troubleshooter.

And also refer the article below and check if it helps.

Share files and folders.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/share-files-folders

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.