Help needed! Setting up simple file sharing isn't working on Windows 10. Networking seems to be causing issues.
Help needed! Setting up simple file sharing isn't working on Windows 10. Networking seems to be causing issues.
I’m realizing how challenging it is to grasp networking basics when dealing with different operating systems and folder structures. I’m trying to move a folder from my main desktop to an old laptop running Windows 7, but Homegroups are no longer supported, making the process confusing. My desktop uses current Windows 10 while the laptop is stuck with Windows 7. I’m unsure if I can share files without using the right login details, and I’m worried about security—especially since I don’t know if a local account or my Microsoft account would work. I can move files one way but want a two-way connection for easier access. Also, I’d appreciate any tips on setting up automatic updates, even though tutorials seem unclear. On a side note, I might consider creating another topic if this gets too complicated. Thanks for your help!
Choose a fresh login or employ your primary account for the credentials on the laptop to link with the Win 10 device. Then navigate to the desired folder, pick it in the navigation bar, click right and choose "grant access," and input the username as specified.
I'm not completely clear on what you're experiencing. I attempted to use the main account on my laptop to connect to my desktop, but I'm unsure what login details are required when prompted. On both sides, I tried the 'give access to' option, but they don't recognize each other—only accounts on the same device appear.
Yes, you need to set up a local user account on your Windows 10 system.
Open CMD and in the section where you type your username will appear
It doesn't matter how you're logged in, as long as you use the credentials (username and password) linked to an account on the device you need to reach. For instance, if you have an account with username 'media' and password 'x', and its internal IP is 192.168.1.4, it's crucial that this IP remains static—any change could cause access issues. On your laptop, you can create a shortcut on the desktop: right-click, choose New > Shortcut, enter the IP in the box, and name it as needed. When prompted for credentials, input the same details as before. It’s wise to store these login info so you don’t have to re-enter them repeatedly. To summarize, set up an account on your Windows 10 machine, ensure it has permission to access the media, then navigate to the folder and assign the account with the correct permissions—either by selecting the account directly or using a specific user option.
Check the file sharing settings via the Explorer interface, then select the option for "no password required." This should resolve the issue.
I checked this earlier, so I’ll stick with keeping passwords secure for your investments.