Windows file sharing issue

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T16:11:16.618Z

Dear ALL,

Dear All,

I am experiencing a problem with Windows local file sharing. I have completed all applicable troubleshooting steps, including verifying that both devices are on the same network and disabling the firewall. Both devices are running Windows 11 Pro with the 24H2 update.

Jay-Updegrove · 2025-07-14T16:17:06.279Z

Ok, so what’s happened? Details, please! The more detail you offer, the faster ~~we can support you~~ @Rod-IT can solve this

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T16:24:42.715Z

hi,

I have small local network where i am trying to do a local file sharing from one pc to another.
where i am unable to do that.
but the same when i try on win 11 pro 22h2 version system it works.Not sure what the WIN11PRO 24h2 has.If some is also facing the same issue . please let me know the solution.

ode2joy · 2025-07-14T16:26:10.774Z

Welcome to Spiceworks, but as @Jay-Updegrove already mentioned, we need more detail as to the exact issue you’re facing (screenshots of error messages are always welcomed) and what steps you’ve already tried to resolve.

Jay-Updegrove · 2025-07-14T16:26:28.300Z

What is your file server OS level, what all have you tried already, have you looked into OneDrive/SharePoint for file sharing?

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T16:28:35.266Z

To enable and configure file sharing on Windows 11 Pro, follow these steps:

1. Set Up File Sharing Settings

a. Open Advanced Sharing Settings

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings.
Turn on the following options:
- Network discovery
- File and printer sharing
- Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (if available)

2. Share a Folder

a. Right-click and Share

Right-click the folder you want to share > click Properties.
Go to the Sharing tab.
Click Share…
In the new window, choose the user (e.g., Everyone) and click Add.
Set Permission Level (Read / Read/Write).
Click Share, then Done.

3. (Optional) Set Advanced Permissions

In the same Sharing tab, click Advanced Sharing.
Check Share this folder.
Click Permissions to customize access (e.g., Full Control).
Click OK > Apply.

4. Configure Folder Security (if needed)

To allow specific users:

Right-click the folder > Properties > Security tab.
Click Edit > Add, type Everyone or a specific user.
Set permissions (Full control, Modify, Read).
Click OK.

5. Access Shared Folder from Another PC

On another PC on the same network:
- Open File Explorer.
- Type \\[ComputerName] or \\[IP address] in the address bar.
- Press Enter.

For example: \\DESKTOP-1234 or \\192.168.1.10

The shared folder should appear. You may be prompted to enter credentials.

Troubleshooting Tips

Ensure both PCs are on the same network.
Disable password-protected sharing under Advanced Sharing Settings if you want anonymous access.
Check Windows Defender Firewall allows File and Printer Sharing.
Use ipconfig in CMD to find IP address:
```
ipconfig
```

Have tried all these .

Rod-IT · 2025-07-14T16:30:55.654Z

It’s of no use posting AI content, if you’re stuck with something it’s best to just tell us what you tried.

Perhaps we can start with the error, since you’ve not provided one.

Is this a home setup, workgroup, no domain?

What is the DNS each device is using, please ensure it’s internal and NOT Google DNS.

If it helps, please post

ipconfig /all

From both devices.

Jay-Updegrove · 2025-07-14T16:46:10.921Z

Well, glad you were able to solve the issue!

Rod-IT · 2025-07-14T16:53:05.497Z

Can you share with us what it was please?

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T16:59:07.617Z

no problem is not solved i will come back to you

Jay-Updegrove · 2025-07-14T16:59:51.242Z

You marked @Rod-IT’s first response as the answer, please uncheck that so the forum stops telling us this is solved.

shnool · 2025-07-14T17:09:21.267Z

Is this one of those, wrong answers only ?

Maybe it didn’t use the magic word, “Please?”

Seriously though, if you can ping by name across to them then you should at least be able to get an error message stating incorrect login or something. So please try to ping the computer by name.

otherwise you can attempt to access via IP address \ \ 1.2.3.4<sharename> that kind of thing.

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T17:19:14.068Z

+C:\Windows\System32>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Gautam1010
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Ethernet:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 18-C0-4D-52-42-ED
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2401:4900:889e:918e:5f05:c72c:9e71:8edb(Preferred)
Temporary IPv6 Address. . . . . . : 2401:4900:889e:918e:40ee:5bce:2ca2:2cd5(Preferred)
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::9dda:8717:cd70:4e5d%8(Preferred)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.18(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 14 July 2025 22:38:15
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 15 July 2025 22:38:15
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : fe80::1%8
192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 102285389
DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-2F-F7-75-A2-18-C0-4D-52-42-ED
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : fe80::1%8
192.168.1.1
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : ABSPC3050
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Ethernet:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (17) I219-V
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 04-7C-16-05-DB-A8
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2401:4900:889e:918e:2477:219:9955:1846(Preferred)
Temporary IPv6 Address. . . . . . : 2401:4900:889e:918e:9c21:1b1f:661:e3da(Preferred)
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::4ef2:bc1:47cb:b7d1%6(Preferred)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.12(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Monday, July 14, 2025 2:13:22 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:15:25 PM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : fe80::1%6
192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 100957206
DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-2B-DF-45-18-04-7C-16-05-DB-A8
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : fe80::1%6
192.168.1.1
fe80::1%6
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

C:\Users\khano>ping 192.168.1.18

Pinging 192.168.1.18 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.18: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.168.1.18: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.168.1.18: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.168.1.18: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Ping statistics for 192.168.1.18:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 0ms
error is windows cannot access abspc 3050 network error

ode2joy · 2025-07-14T17:22:04.806Z

spiceuser-laqpzd0h:

error is windows cannot access abspc 3050 network error

Is this a typo? Host name is ABSPC3050 but your error message has a space in it.

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T17:23:47.483Z

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Rod-IT · 2025-07-14T17:24:17.727Z

spiceuser-laqpzd0h:

no problem is not solved

How are we supposed to help you when you’re not telling us what isn’t solved, or what you did.

Disabling the firewall may not help you either.

Make sure, in network and sharing centre, advanced sharing settings , both devices have file and printer sharing enabled.

Since this looks like a basic home setup, DNS may not work.

what happens when you use \192.168.1.12 from 192.168.1.18

ode2joy · 2025-07-14T17:25:57.216Z

And what happens if you attempt to browse to \\192.168.1.12 instead?

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T17:26:48.137Z

hi,

same error i am getting

spiceuser-laqpzd0h · 2025-07-14T17:27:30.503Z

Rod-IT:

what happens when you use \192.168.1.12 from 192.168.1.18

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Rod-IT · 2025-07-14T17:27:51.590Z

spiceuser-laqpzd0h:

same error i am getting

Open command prompt

Type in net view \IP-of-other-PC.

<\/a> 1. Set Up File Sharing Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a>a. Open Advanced Sharing Settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\nPress Windows + I<\/code> to open Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nGo to Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

<\/a>a. Open Advanced Sharing Settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\nPress Windows + I<\/code> to open Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nGo to Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

<\/a> 3. (Optional) Set Advanced Permissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\nIn the same Sharing<\/strong> tab, click Advanced Sharing<\/strong>.<\/li>\nCheck Share this folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\nClick Permissions<\/strong> to customize access (e.g., Full Control).<\/li>\n

<\/a> 5. Access Shared Folder from Another PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nOn another PC on the same network:<\/p>\n