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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.<\/p>","upvoteCount":5,"answerCount":33,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T16:11:16.558Z","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"spiceuser-laqpzd0h","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/spiceuser-laqpzd0h"},"suggestedAnswer":[{"@type":"Answer","text":"

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error is windows cannot access abspc 3050 network error<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

Is this a typo? Host name is ABSPC3050 but your error message has a space in it.<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:22:04.806Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/14","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ode2joy","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/ode2joy"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

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no problem is not solved<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

How are we supposed to help you when you’re not telling us what isn’t solved, or what you did.<\/p>\n

Disabling the firewall may not help you either.<\/p>\n

Make sure, in network and sharing centre, advanced sharing settings , both devices have file and printer sharing enabled.<\/p>\n

Since this looks like a basic home setup, DNS may not work.<\/p>\n

what happens when you use \\192.168.1.12 from 192.168.1.18<\/p>","upvoteCount":2,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:24:17.727Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/16","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

And what happens if you attempt to browse to \\\\192.168.1.12 instead?<\/p>","upvoteCount":2,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:25:57.216Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/17","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ode2joy","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/ode2joy"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

hi,<\/p>\n

same error i am getting<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:26:48.137Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/18","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"spiceuser-laqpzd0h","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/spiceuser-laqpzd0h"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

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what happens when you use \\192.168.1.12 from 192.168.1.18<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

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same error i am getting<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

Open command prompt<\/p>\n

Type in net view \\IP-of-other-PC.<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:27:51.590Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/20","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

C:\\Users\\khano>net view 192.168.1.18
\nSystem error 5 has occurred.<\/p>\n

Access is denied.<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:29:41.113Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/21","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"spiceuser-laqpzd0h","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/spiceuser-laqpzd0h"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

Please let us know what seems to be the issue with the local share.<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:48:47.621Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/22","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"spiceuser-laqpzd0h","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/spiceuser-laqpzd0h"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

Please confirm, as asked above, if “File and Printer Sharing” enabled<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T17:58:09.155Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/23","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

The error indicates a permission issue, either the share is not available or your account does not have permissions.<\/p>\n

Do both devices have the same username and password, if not, you can enable guest sharing<\/p>\n

then try \\ip-or-hostname\\share<\/p>\n

You need to specify the share name or try mapping a drive.<\/p>\n

Make sure “network discovery” is enabled too.<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T18:06:54.336Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/24","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

yes i have enable the file an dprint sharing option. both the devices no common password.tried ip or host name option but still the same . also network discovery option enabled on both the system<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T18:09:39.919Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/25","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"spiceuser-laqpzd0h","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/spiceuser-laqpzd0h"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

You’re trying to hit the base of the computer, \\IP_PC1 but that’s not what is shared (I hope…). Try looking at the shared folder, to see what the share-name is, or if in doubt, \\IP_PC1\\c$<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T18:12:19.769Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/26","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jay-Updegrove","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Jay-Updegrove"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

No passwords are generally not a good idea.<\/p>\n

Can you map a drive (a password will be required).<\/p>\n

your issue may be that you do not have a password, in a workgroup setup, both devices should use the same username and password for seamless sharing, you can enable guest access if you like, given you have no password, it’s hardly secure anyway.<\/p>","upvoteCount":2,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T18:18:47.592Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/27","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

In Windows 11 24H2:<\/p>\n

Guest access and passwordless sharing are disabled by default<\/em>*, even on Pro editions<\/p>\n

Local accounts without passwords are no longer allowed to access network shares unless specific policies are changed.<\/p>\n

Either set a password on both (the same) or enable guest access.<\/p>","upvoteCount":3,"datePublished":"2025-07-14T18:24:46.758Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/28","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

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C:\\Users\\khano>net view 192.168.1.18
\nSystem error 5 has occurred.<\/p>\n

Access is denied.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

What OS are the machines (they need to be at least Win 10/11 Professional, not home edition) ?? Are they in a Domain ?<\/p>\n

Then when you share a folder (eg from machine 192.168.1.12), can you try setting the “share permissions” to everyone with full rights (not recommended but only this time for testing).<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-15T04:28:43.812Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/29","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"adrian_ych","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/adrian_ych"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

Please enable SMB 1.0 in file sharing system and client system and check.
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Please enable SMB 1.0 in file sharing system and client system and check.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

Please don’t.<\/p>\n

Enabling legacy protocols is a BAD<\/strong> idea. Even more so since both devices are Windows 11 and support SMB 3.1.1 by default.<\/p>","upvoteCount":3,"datePublished":"2025-07-15T17:04:13.525Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/31","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rod-IT","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/Rod-IT"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

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Please enable SMB 1.0 in file sharing system and client system and check.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/aside>\n

How does having or not having SMB 1.0 affect “sharing credentials” issue ?<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-16T07:09:35.077Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/32","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"adrian_ych","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/adrian_ych"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"

To fix the Windows file sharing issue, first go to Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Advanced sharing settings. Turn on Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing, and turn off Password Protected Sharing temporarily.<\/p>\n

Then, open services.msc and ensure that the following services are running and set to Automatic (Delayed Start): Function Discovery Provider Host, Function Discovery Resource Publication, SSDP Discovery, and UPnP Device Host. Instead of using the computer name, try accessing the shared folder directly using its IP address in File Explorer, like \\192.168.x.x\\SharedFolder.<\/p>\n

Also, open optionalfeatures.exe and enable SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support and SMB Direct. On the shared folder, right-click → Properties → Sharing → Advanced Sharing, and make sure it’s shared. Click Permissions and add “Everyone” with full control. Do the same under the Security tab.<\/p>\n

You can also try mapping the network drive via “This PC” in File Explorer using the path \\IP\\SharedFolder. If the folder still doesn’t show up, try disabling IPv6 in your network adapter settings. If none of this works, test connectivity with a ping and check for any error messages.<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2025-07-21T11:48:56.592Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/windows-file-sharing-issue/1223608/33","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"afroz-stellar","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/afroz-stellar"}}]}}