Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro Version 1809 You do not have permission to access files on a workgroup...

After spending a week trying to get Workgroup networked computers to communicate with each other, I finally got the solution. I originally could see the other computers in the network, but kept getting the `You do not have permission to access \\PC-Name.


Under System Properties, each computer was given a Name, Computer description, and a Workgroup Name (Common to all computers))


99% of the info I found online, including Microsoft's website, was WRONG!

You Do NOT have to change any Services items such as Function Discovery, Network Connections, Peer items, SSDP, DNS and UPnP, etc. LEAVE ON DEFAULTS!


It all comes down to how you set up your sharing on each computer.


Setting up Windows Settings > Network and Internet > Status > Change connection properties > Select Private

Back to Status:

Sharing options > Under Private > Turn on network discovery , and Turn on file and printer sharing

Sharing options > All Networks > Turn off password protected sharing


For my purposes, I will setup a folder called Shared on each computer in the network.


Now, right click on the Shared Folder > Properties > Shared Properties > Sharing > Advanced Sharing > Put check mark in Share this Folder. Shared name is Shared > Permissions > 2 items should now be available Everyone and Administrators (PC-NAME\Administrators). 3 Allow permissions should be checked for Full Control, Change and Read for both Group or user names. If a Group or User is missing, add.

Also under Shared Properties > Security > 4 listings: Everyone, SYSTEM, PC-Name (PC-NAME\PC-Name), Administrators(PC-NAME\Administrators) and Allow check marks for all items. (If any of these 4 listings are missing, Add)


The systems originally had earlier versions of Windows 10, and since the computers were new, I deleted the old version and installed the 1809 version brand new.

Had issues with the Intel Driver Assistant and Dell's Support Assistant knocking out the network. By passed, and only used Dell's Command Update. Any driver issues not installing, downloaded directly from Dell. If upgrading an earlier Windows 10, and you run into either of these 2 upgrade programs, you may want to remove before the upgrade. If using, be aware they may cause issues.


All 3 of the computers are talking to each other. As a precaution, after up and running, added in one program at a time, and checking after the network was still a go.

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cannot access file/or permissions

I have a file i need to run on Windows 7 Home Premium. I get the error message saying "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

So I right click and choose Properties to access the permissions but I cannot. In the Security tab I get a message saying, " You do not have permission to view or edit this objects permission settings.".

Next I boot into the Windows 7 Hidden Administrator Mode - and even with this I get all the same error messages.

Please help me as I really need to run This file.

 

cannot access file/or permissions

also here is a guide
http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/how-to...sions-to-access-files-folder-in-windows-7.htm

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.