Windows 10 cannot reach the Ubuntu network folder.
Windows 10 cannot reach the Ubuntu network folder.
Sure, I understand. Let me try to simplify this for you. You're trying to set up a network share on your Ubuntu machine so it works with Windows 10, but you keep getting access denied errors. It sounds confusing, especially since you're new to Linux. Don’t worry, I’m here to help you through this step by step.
he also attempted samba initially via the standard folder menu, then explored through smb.conf settings, essentially checking every possible solution available online.
This setup isn't functioning as expected; it's possible something in your configuration file is incorrect. Review the manual for Samba details before proceeding. Many adjustable settings exist, and some are often useful to tweak. When options are marked with a semicolon, they override the default behavior. If marked with a hash, they remain at the default setting but are noted as important. Always run "testparm" after saving changes to verify syntax.
You can set up a guest share with read-write access. Check out the Arch Wiki page for more details: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/samba