Cannot Access Shared Folder via Network


Arilyboo

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Both Computers are running on the same network. One is Windows 10 Pro and the other is Windows 11 Pro. Both computers are fully updated via Windows Update. Both have Network and File Sharing turned on.

They previously worked, but the Windows 10 computer was packed away for a couple months and I just recently set it up again. From the Windows 11 computer I'm able to connect to the Windows 10 computer with Remote Desktop Connection. (this is the main way I like to connect so I can control the computer remotely) Occasionally there are times I need to transfer files back and forth to/from the Windows 10 computer. Just since I've set the computer up again it's not letting me access the shared folder from the Network File Explorer folder. I double click or right click open the other computer's icon and I'm getting the message "Windows cannot access". However, if I type \\computer's IP into file explorer after a minute or so the logon screen comes up where I can enter the username and password. After that I'm able to access the folder, but still cannot access from the Network File Explorer folder like I used it. I tried going in the other direction from Windows 10 computer to the Windows 11 computer and it keeps saying my credentials are wrong even though they are correct. I'm logging in with my Microsoft account and I know the username/password is right, but it's not accepting it. Pretty much both computer (that used to work and get along) are no longer working together.

I went into Credential Manager on both computers and removed all windows credentials. I don't know what else to try at this point. Suggestions?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-14700K
    Motherboard
    NZXT N7 Z790 Intel
    Memory
    128GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI Geforce RTX 4070 Ti X Trio 12GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Omen x 25
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    4TB SSD and 2TB SSD
    PSU
    NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
    Case
    Hyte Y60 Snow White
    Cooling
    Corsair iCue H150i Elite LCD XT Liquid
    Keyboard
    NZXT Function 2
    Mouse
    NZXT Lift 2
    Internet Speed
    600mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Try this first.
Do this on all systems in network..

add "LanmanWorkstation" as an additional startup dependency for the "Function Discovery Resource Publication" (FDResPub) service, which seems to do the trick. To do this, you simply open an elevated command prompt (i.e. use the "run as administrator" right-click context menu option to start cmd.exe), then execute the following command:
sc config fdrespub depend= RpcSs/http/fdphost/LanmanWorkstation
Restart

Make sure these services are set to automatic and running

DNS-Client – Server
Function Discovery Provider Host
Function Discovery Resource Publication
SSDP Discovery
UPNP Device Host
Windows Defender Firewall

If you have password protected sharing on, you will need the proper credentials.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4061
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4061
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26100.4061
Update: So on computer B in the Windows Defender Firewall inbound the File and Printer sharing was enabled for both public and private. I disabled all the public ones and now I'm able to access computer B shared folder from computer A in the Network File Explorer folder by double clicking the icon. That is solved. However, I'm still having the issue with computer B trying to access computer A share folder. I'm getting two types of error messages.

1750794862538.webp
I tried net use in command prompt and it's saying no entries.


1750794847211.webp
I know the user name and password is correct, but it's not accepting it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-14700K
    Motherboard
    NZXT N7 Z790 Intel
    Memory
    128GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI Geforce RTX 4070 Ti X Trio 12GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Omen x 25
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    4TB SSD and 2TB SSD
    PSU
    NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
    Case
    Hyte Y60 Snow White
    Cooling
    Corsair iCue H150i Elite LCD XT Liquid
    Keyboard
    NZXT Function 2
    Mouse
    NZXT Lift 2
    Internet Speed
    600mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

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