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- 3:37 AM
- Posts
- 208
- Location
- Space Coast of Florida
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro X64 23H2 Build 22631.3593
As the title says, I have a Windows 11 system with multiple defined shares (entire drives as well as folders and two printers) that are not seen from any of my Windows 10 systems. Always get this:

I have checked every setting multiple times, including setting Windows Credentials for both systems on both systems (win 11 and win 10).
Password protected sharing is off, Everyone has access on both systems. Both systems use the same Microsoft account. File and printer sharing is enabled.
This is really stupid to have to go through this over and over and over again. I don't understand why Microsoft can't get it right or at least provided a documented, verified, step by step procedure we users can follow to make network sharing work each and every time.
Why can't the diagnostics tell me what is wrong so I can correct it?
Any suggestions on how to resolve this? It's driving me nuts, especially since I can't print from the Win 10 system as both printers are connected via USB to the Win 11 system. I guess I'll have to make them wireless connections instead but I prefer USB for the scanner functions.

I have checked every setting multiple times, including setting Windows Credentials for both systems on both systems (win 11 and win 10).
Password protected sharing is off, Everyone has access on both systems. Both systems use the same Microsoft account. File and printer sharing is enabled.
This is really stupid to have to go through this over and over and over again. I don't understand why Microsoft can't get it right or at least provided a documented, verified, step by step procedure we users can follow to make network sharing work each and every time.
Why can't the diagnostics tell me what is wrong so I can correct it?
Any suggestions on how to resolve this? It's driving me nuts, especially since I can't print from the Win 10 system as both printers are connected via USB to the Win 11 system. I guess I'll have to make them wireless connections instead but I prefer USB for the scanner functions.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro X64 23H2 Build 22631.3593
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Vostro 3910
- CPU
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 2.1Ghz
- Memory
- 32.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GeForce GTX 780
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung C27F398 27" Curved
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 1.0TB Model NVMe ADATA LEGEND 700 GOLD
2TB Seagate ST2000NM0011 72K SATA-6GB;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM006-2DM164 72K SATA-6GB (external)
- PSU
- ?
- Keyboard
- Dell USB (KVMS)
- Mouse
- Logitec USB (KVMS)
- Internet Speed
- 374.10MB Down, 11.75MB Up
- Browser
- Edge - eM Client Pro for E-Mail
- Antivirus
- Windows Security
- Other Info
- Purchased December 2013, many upgrades since then