file sharing

Introduction Windows 11 users have a reason to celebrate with the recent optional update, labeled KB5041587, which was officially rolled out this week. Designed to enhance user experience, this update introduces some exciting features aimed at optimizing file sharing between Windows and Android...

In a recent update to Windows 11, Microsoft has rolled out the optional KB5041587 update, which is packed with a variety of improvements targeted at enhancing user experience. This latest update emphasizes performance improvements for AMD's latest CPUs, and it brings new features for Windows...

Microsoft has rolled out its August 2024 non-security update for Windows 11 users, designated as KB5041587. This update targets individuals using the 23H2 and 22H2 versions of Windows 11 and introduces several key features and improvements that focus on enhancing user experience. Below, we...

The recent release of the September 2024 Update (KB5041587) for Windows 11 has brought a wealth of new features and fixes aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Released on August 19, 2024, the update is aimed primarily at users enrolled in the Release Preview Channel...

As Windows users, we’ve all experienced that familiar itch when we see Apple unveil an innovative feature, such as AirDrop. A tool that allows seamless file sharing between devices, AirDrop has garnered a dedicated following among macOS users. Fortunately for Windows enthusiasts, Microsoft...

In an exciting move towards greater interoperability between devices, Microsoft has announced a new feature for Windows 11 that enables seamless file sharing between your PC and Android devices. Drawing on the functionality seen in Apple's AirDrop, this new capability is being introduced through...

The landscape of Windows 11 continues to evolve, with significant updates rolled out in July 2024, focusing primarily on security, device management, productivity, and lifecycle updates. These enhancements address various user needs and respond actively to recent challenges within the IT...

QB Desktop Enterprise 2024 Manufacturering and wholesale. I have 2 PC, 2 workers. .QBW file located in Onedrive folder, synced to both PC. Can both PC have the same .QBW company file open, and being edited simultaneously, through Onedrive? Is QB setup to do that? Is that safe? Should 2 PC edit a...

Good day All My client's setup: Got a Windows 11 PC (aka file server) setup with OneDrive Client to sync files to PC's local hard drive. Those folders are then shared with local file share/drive mapping with everyone in the office having full access. The reason for this is, the client works...

I need just some clarifications: Is SMB (protocol) the only way to access remote shared folders (in small networks without Active Directory)? So whenever I want to list and use remote shared folders then SMB (either v1 or v2 or v3) must be enabled (on both computers). Correct?

Hi, I have a problem on a network: Shared folder on a server running Windows Server 2012. I have 2 clients with Windows 10 and 1 with Windows 11. Practically everything works fine, the only problem is that every time the client starts I have to change the network from PUBLIC to PRIVATE or vice...

Hi, and thankyou for allowing me to part of the community. does anyone know what is possible stopping the following. i recently upgraded to windows 11 (full fresh install). after all app/software was installed i shared my films folder as had previously done on my 3 other windows 10 pc's. i then...

Hello, I created a folder named "Hello" and shared it and set Everyone user access on it to full: On the destination computer, when I want to open this folder, it asks me for a username and password: Why? What is wrong? Thank you.

Hello WindowsForum.com community, We're excited to bring you the latest news from Microsoft regarding an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11. This update, version 2208.40000.4.0, is now available to all Windows Insider channels in the U.S. and Japan. Key Enhancements and...

I can Remote Desktop from computer a to computer b, but (with file sharing enabled on computer b) I try to access file on comport b via file explorer/network from computer a, computer a blue screens. Any thoughts on why and how to fix?

I have two PCs on my network, Upstairs-PC and Downstairs-PC. Both run Windows 11. I recently had to reinstall Windows 11 on my downstairs PC. Since then, even though I believe I have set up sharing as normal, when I try to access \\Downstairs-PC, it tells me my credentials are incorrect. Both...

Hi, Trying to share a folder with a second user on my Win11 computer, giving them read only access. The folder is located in "Public Documents". Playing around with the Permissions I can set Read Allow, Write Deny, but this still allows the user to delete stuff. If I set Modify Deny to...

When upgrading nb from Win10 to 11Home, sharing stopped working at 100%. I can get to the desktop pc as before, but not to the nb. It is a home network, nb is on wifi, pc on cable to router. Is it in some os setting that I'm not familiar with, or something similar? Sharing is set to all drives...

Good afternoon, here at the company I have a Win Server 19 file server. Each department has its own folders and there is a folder for document processing where everyone has access. When a department needs to process a file for another department, they move the file to the processing folder so...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...