Additional devices aren't listed in the location.
Additional devices aren't listed in the location.
I'm trying to restrict who can access this shared folder to just a few specific machines. The remaining PCs aren't appearing in the available locations for selection. I need guidance on adding them to the whitelist. All devices are currently part of the default WORKGROUP, and each has private network settings.
Usually you don't restrict entry through machines, but via individuals, assigning just the right access rights for each person.
Unless you're part of a domain, you're not. You must create user accounts on the PC acting as the file server and then log in using those credentials.
Enable "File and Printer Sharing" within the Windows Firewall settings.