Windows 10: windows 10 professional cannot open network folders although the network status is domain.

I have windows 10 professional workstations at work, connected to a domain controller on Windows 2000 server to run our multi-user accounting software. Everything was working well until a recent windows update 2 months ago. After the update, we can see the computers are connected to the domain with internet access. But we cannot access the mapped network folder. When we tried to open the network shared folders it just go into quick access mode, and keep searching, eventually come back with a message that is not available. BUT after we go into advanced system setting and used the

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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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Can't Open Network Folder with Programs

This is just cached credentials for your machine. Every time you get that prompt in Windows for credentials and you check the "save my credentials" box, this is where is stores them.

It's probably using the machine account through the network browser on the left (likely just a service running under the NETWORK SERVICE account), where as when you type the path it will use your user credentials. Windows was largely designed around the existence of a Domain and Domain Controller, the absence of one yields some strange behaviours.

 

Unable to access folders saved on server when connected to domain network

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while accessing folders/files on server when connected to a domain network. I certainly appreciate your efforts in trying to resolve the issue by performing certain troubleshooting steps.



Since you are connected on a domain network there might be certain group policies which can be causing this issue. I would suggest you to post your query on

TechNet forums, where we have expertise and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on issues related to network sharing on domain network to assist you with your query.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator