Windows 10: Windows 10 to Windows 10 File Sharing over home network

Ever since Windows 10 update April 2018 came out and Homegroup was removed I have been unable to share files between my two Windows 10 computers over the home network.


I tried again today. I am trying to let my wife access several photo folders on my computer. I go to her computer, open Explorer, go to Network and select my computer. It shows one networked folder, "Users". When I open it, it is empty. I go to my computer, select the "Users" folder in OS (C; select the share tab and click on advanced sharing. Network discovery and file and printer sharing are turned on. Everyone has read permission to the files; I have full control. I shared the entire "Users" folder. When I go back to her computer, the network folder shows only "Users", but when I open it, it says the folder is empty.


I tried removing all shared access to the "Users" folder, but it still shows up as empty on her computer. I then gave read access to a very low level photos folder on my system. Back on her system, once again "Users" appeared in the Network selection, but it was still empty.


i have tried everything I can think of with no success. Any help would be appreciated.

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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.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

from Lifehacker

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net