Windows 10: Within "Drive" on my Android device has a shared folder "CFA", however this folder does not...

Within "Drive" on my Android device is a shared folder "CFA", however this folder does not appear in Explorer/Google Drive on my laptop. They are on same username. How can I fix this?

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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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cannot open shared folder on android

Luke

Thanks for that.... the sharing I had done correctly

the android is still not connecting...

but i think the issue is with the surface connection to the wifi network... that is very very weak and i need to figure out how to get it back again...

 

cannot open shared folder on android

Hello George,

I'm sorry for the inconvenience you are experiencing today. I know a bit about android, so I may be able to assist you further. Please let me know if you have the folder set to be shared with everyone.

To do this, please follow these steps on your Windows PC:

Step One: Navigate to the file you want to share.

Step Two: Right click > Properties > Sharing Tab

Step Three: Click share button.

Step Four: Type "Everyone" and click add.

Step Five: Click share.

Now, on your android device with ES Explorer installed, follow these steps:

Step One: Open ES Explorer.

Step Two: Go to the LAN Share Screen.

Step Three: Tap "New".

Step Four: Tap "Server"

Step Five: Leave the domain field empty, and type the IPv4 Address of your computer.

TIP: YOU CAN FIND THIS BY TYPING ipconfig INTO THE CMD OF YOUR WINDOWS COMPUTER

Step Six: If your shared folder isn't password protected, then tap anonymous. Otherwise, enter the username and password for entering Windows.

You should now be able to access your shared folder.

I will be will be standing by, so if you need any assistance, just let me know.

-Luke B.