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Discus and support windows 10 file sharing without homegroup? (since they removed it) in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; since they removed the homegroup i am having MUCH difficulty sharing files between my 2 computers and my laptop. it seems if one can see one, it cant... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Aaron_569, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. Aaron_569 Win User

    windows 10 file sharing without homegroup? (since they removed it)


    since they removed the homegroup i am having MUCH difficulty sharing files between my 2 computers and my laptop.

    it seems if one can see one, it cant see the other, or non can see any.

    sometimes it asks me for a password even tho ive never set one up on my home computers, just my laptop has a password. or sometimes it says i dont have access to the folder and to contact my administrator.. :/



    ive restarted the services, set up smb (which wasnt installed by default) ive tried every help i can find online.


    if i restart the function discovery resource publication service it works for a while, but then it stops and i have to restart it again.


    THIS USED TO WORK JUST FINE AS THEY WERE ALL ON THE SAME HOMEGROUP AND ALL I HAD TO DO WAS RIGHT CLICK AND CHOOSE SHARE TO HOMEGROUP..


    but no longer windows 10 file sharing without homegroup? (since they removed it) :(


    also if i share a folder with everyone has having access, EVERYONE has access.. even people on my wifi..


    so how do i do this?

    :)
     
    Aaron_569, Feb 21, 2019
    #1

  2. Share files through homegroup

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are trying to share files and data to your computer by using HomeGroup. I suggest you to refer the below steps and check if it helps creating and sharing files through Homegroup.

    How to Check HomeGroup has been Created on Windows 10


    • Go to the HomeGroup
      window.

    • You can see the list of
      libraries and devices
      that the system is sharing in the homegroup.

    • There are many options available for you to do any changing.

    • For instance, you can change the password by selecting the
      Change Password link.
    With a view of sharing data with other computers in homegroup, you need to ensure whether the
    network discovery is turned on. If it is not you will face problems while sharing the data.

    How to turn on Network Discovery on Windows 10


    • Press (hit) on the Change Advanced Sharing Settings link when you are into the
      HomeGroup window.

    • Navigate to the Private (current profile) section.

    • Select the option which says to
      Turn on network discovery.

    • Then select the option of
      Turn on file and printer sharing
      so that you can be able to share files and printers within the homegroup.

    • Windows will administer your homegroup connection by default. But, by the way, if you want to put some extra security then create a user account and password for any machines that are connected to your homegroup.

    • So to do this, select the
      Use
      user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers
      option.
    Hope this information is helpful. Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Feb 21, 2019
    #2
  3. Isha Soni Win User
    HomeGroup/file sharing windows 10

    Hello,

    Thanks for the update on the issue.

    Make sure you have the homegroup setup correctly on your computers. I would suggest you to delete the exixting homegroup and create a fresh homegroup. For that please refer the Microsoft help article below:

    HomeGroup from start to finish (Windows 8.1 steps applies to Windows
    10)

    Once done with establishing the new homgroups, please be sure you have permission to the folders and files you want to share.

    You may refer to the Windows 7 article
    File sharing essentials


    Please post back with the results. We will be glad to assist you further.

    ______________

    Thanks & Regards,
     
    Isha Soni, Feb 21, 2019
    #3
  4. windows 10 file sharing without homegroup? (since they removed it)

    Unable to share information from HomeGroup on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you with connecting to the HomeGroup network.

    Do let us know the following information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What exactly happens when you try to share any information on your computers?
    • Which troubleshooter have you deployed to resolve the issue?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message with this issue?
    • Were you able to see the other computer under newly created HomeGroup?

    I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Turn on network discovery on both the computers


    • Press Windows key, type sharing and click on
      Manage advanced sharing settings.

    • Under Private, Network discovery, check mark the option
      Turn on network discovery.

    If the issue still persists,

    Step 2: I suggest you to run
    HomeGroup troubleshooter if not yet tried and check.

    HomeGroup troubleshooter finds and fix problems with viewing computers or shared folders in a HomeGroup.


    • Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
      Control Panel.

    • In the Control Panel window, select
      Category and then select Large icons.

    • Click on Troubleshooting.

    • Click View all and then click on
      HomeGroup.

    • Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Step 3: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on Windows 10 computer that you performed reset on.


    • Connect to the internet.

    • Press Windows
      key and type updates.

    • Click on Check for updates.

    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.

    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 21, 2019
    #4
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