Windows 10: Windows 10 file sharing over home private network

I want to be able to access files on my office computer from my laptop. they are both on the same wifi network and I can see the others in network. When I click on the shared file I am told I do not have permission and to contact my administrator. What am I doing wrong?

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How to share file access on private network

Hello dichia,

Thank you for replying to my post.

Here is what I didn 2 notebooks both running Windows 10 Professional version 2004 and connected to the Internet through Xfinety gateway router model Home F70A-5

• cleaned, updated, turned on Windows Defender
• ran Windows Resource Protection - found no integrity errors
• verified WiFi settings on both PCs
  • Connected to a Private network
  • Directory Discovery is On
  • Automatic setup of network discovery is On
  • File and Printer sharing is On

What could be preventing File Sharing from working?

 

How to share file access on private network

Denis.

Thank you for clarifying - working on the check list you provided - will get back in touch with you soon - Life Is Good *Smile

KC

 

How to share file access on private network

I've worked through my own network setting up notes and posted A consolidated network setup checklist [post #108] - TenForumsTutorials

I thought providing a complete list would be more helpful than just posting additional steps as I initially did in post #6 above.

Denis