file sharing

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.

Introduction In the most recent update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11, denoted as Version 2309.40000.8.0, significant enhancements have been introduced across all Windows Insider channels. This update focuses on enhancing system and graphics reliability, elevating the Android...

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...

Introduction Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23506 to the Dev Channel. This update comes with a range of new features, enhancements, fixes, and known issues. What’s New in Build 23506 Passwordless Experience with Windows Hello for Business: Enterprises can now set the...

On Windows 10 Pro Version 22H2 OS Build 19045.3086 I have three PC's all on the same wireless network. All set to Private networks. All running 19045. All in workgroup WORKGROUP. None have passwords, all are Administrator accounts.There are no credentials. In Sharing settings, all PC's are set...

Introduction Windows 11 Build 22621.1926 has been launched for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, offering a range of new features and enhancements. Key Highlights of the Update Improved Fonts and Input Methods: Enhanced several simplified Chinese fonts and Microsoft Pinyin Input...