Cannot connect to shared folder over network

Baeolophus · Jul 27, 2023

I have a couple of shared folders on another PC on the LAN:

When I double-click on either share, I get this:

“Windows cannot access…”.

When connecting to \\Talentestimator\ originally, I used the credentials set up on that remote PC to make the share. I am stumped.

glasskuter · Jul 27, 2023

Try changing share permissions on the folders from the system where they reside. Use this tutorial, option 2 and give access to EVERYONE.
Make the permission level read/write Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10

If that doesn't do it, see if you can access them by turning off password protected sharing. Turn On or Off Password Protected Sharing in Windows 11 Tutorial

Baeolophus · Jul 28, 2023

glasskuter said:
Try changing share permissions on the folders from the system where they reside. Use this tutorial, option 2 and give access to EVERYONE.

Thanks very much for that tip, @glasskuter ! That is what I ended up doing. Is this because the serving PC is on Windows Home and not Pro?

I had operated under the assumption that sharing permissions were analogous to ACL on my Mac. Maybe it requires Pro, though. If not, I have to wonder, why setting up shares in Windows is that broken. I should not have to give access to Everyone, if I access the share with a specific user ID and password. What gives?

glasskuter · Jul 28, 2023

I can not give a direct answer to that question. Sharing in Windows has never worked 100% of the time for everyone. It can have all kinds of weird issues pop up that all have different solutions.
For me, I have found the 2 suggestions I gave you to work on all my devices. I can even share my windows files thru the files app on my ipad, yet I have 2 windows devices I have to share using the ip address. Not much rhyme or reason to it. I just do whatever makes it work.

Baeolophus · Jul 28, 2023

glasskuter said:
Sharing in Windows has never worked 100% of the time for everyone.

Apple has all sorts of issues with file sharing, as well. It has gotten worse in more recent years. I think, the assumption is that no one really shares files over a LAN, anymore, now that there is SharePoint, OneDrive, and—with macOS—the iCloud Drive.

What is the link for Microsoft’s bug-reporting web page?

Try3 · Jul 28, 2023

Baeolophus said:
I should not have to give access to Everyone, if I access the share with a specific user ID and password. What gives?

Setting up sharing for access by nominated users is uncommon.
It was discussed a couple of years ago in TenForums and a solution was proposed
Network sharing only with named users [angelotti] - TenForums
post #67 addn info for angelotti soln [specific users] - TenForums
and see also
Windows problems with giving access only to specific users [NavyLCdr] - TenForums

Best of luck,
Denis

Try3 · Jul 28, 2023

Baeolophus said:
What is the link for Microsoft’s bug-reporting web page?

You need to use the Feedback app. You should be able to run it from your Start menu.

Denis

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