Windows 10: Why doesn't windows let me share a folder on a local home network

Discus and support Why doesn't windows let me share a folder on a local home network in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; IO've been working on this all morning. Turning off advance passwords, adding users, making sure my microsoft account paswords in synch. Everytime it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/csgraber, Nov 22, 2020.

  1. Why doesn't windows let me share a folder on a local home network


    IO've been working on this all morning. Turning off advance passwords, adding users, making sure my microsoft account paswords in synch. Everytime it won't let me in due to credentials. Yet no matter what I do i can't give access to the credentials or anything

    How come it is so complicated just to hit share on a local network and map a network drive. Do I REALLY have to install some $#@#$ FTP program because windows won't do it

    so very frustrating

    1) shared folder 2) added everyone; disabled passwords; whatever 3) when I try to login from 2nd computer it says "credentials password wrong"

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    :)
     
    /u/csgraber, Nov 22, 2020
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  2. Ferdz Amp Win User

    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.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Nov 22, 2020
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  3. Frogger Win User
    ?? 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 Why doesn't windows let me share a folder on a local home network :)
     
    Frogger, Nov 22, 2020
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  4. BetoLP Win User

    Why doesn't windows let me share a folder on a local home network

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Why doesn't windows let me share a folder on a local home network [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Nov 22, 2020
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