network sharing

Sharing your internet connection on a Windows 11 PC through the built-in mobile hotspot feature is a powerful but often overlooked capability—one that can transform your desktop or laptop into a connectivity hub for other devices. Whether you’re facing Wi-Fi dead zones, working in an environment...

Windows 11 has introduced several enhancements to streamline file sharing, making it more intuitive and efficient for users. Whether you're sharing files over a local network or utilizing cloud services, understanding these features can significantly improve your workflow. Sharing Files Over a...

I am a domain administrator and should map a network folder to a user, remotely. I don’t have the user password, I only have the domain administrator password. I would use PSTools but can only run a cmd.exe on the remote pc as domain administrator user. Is there a way to change user as sudo su -...

Are you tired of constantly switching between Wi-Fi hotspots, or just want a wireless connection option that feels a bit more covert-agent and less everybody's-doing-it? Enter Bluetooth Personal Area Network (BTPAN), the unsung hero of modern connectivity! Microsoft’s latest guide walks us...

I have two PCs in this room, one called ELLIOT-PC and one called ELLIOT-SERVER. ELLIOT-SERVER has a Local Account profile called Elliot, that I use to share folders. ELLIOT-PC has a Microsoft Account profile (Hotmail). When I try to navigate to \\elliot-server in Windows Explorer on...

Ever found yourself in an airport, a coffee shop, or any remote location where the Wi-Fi is either just a myth or downright miserable? Well, fear not! If you have a Windows PC, you can easily turn it into a mobile hotspot. Let’s explore how you can share your internet connection with nearby...

Keeping the Windows 11 Hotspot Always On: A Guide In today's hyper-connected world, staying online is more critical than ever. Whether you're working remotely, binge-watching your favorite series, or simply scrolling through social media, a reliable internet connection forms the backbone of...

Hello I want to use my USB Wlan Stick as Access Point? How can I do that? There is somthing like Mobile hotspot but it doen't work and I don't know if I really want that. Internet <-Wlan1-> PC <-Wlan2-> Other devices. So my PC is connected to Wlan1 where I can accses internet. Now I want...

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.

Microsoft has released a security update for Windows 11 version 22H2, which addresses various security vulnerabilities present in the operating system. The update, named KB5023706 (OS Build 22621.1413), includes improvements to Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) hardening, Active...

Hello, I have a windows shared folder between me and my brothers Locally on the network. My problem is that. I have to share this folder with them so they have access to my stuff and I have access to there stuff. Is there a way to stop that? What I mean is there a way to give them there each own...

It seems I've been dealing with Windows share issues for years across multiple versions of Windows. It never seems to get simpler. :( I have two Windows 10 Pro systems (Brawn, Ardor). Brawn has been running for several years; Ardor is a new system brought up a couple days ago. I like having...

I am using Windows and Linux systems. I have a printer with wifi that I can share easily to a Linux system since the printer directly supports IPP. However, I have another printer with no Wifi that is connected to a Windows 10 system. I would like to share that printer as well to Linux via...

Windows 10 Build 1904 1 I have an issue using Active Directory Admin Center on windows 10. Anytime I open it, it just says active directory admin center must close due to unknown error. Never had this till recently. This only happens on one windows 10 pc. I can go to another windows pc and AD...

How can we access shared data folders on a Windows 2012 server without joining the domain. I am using a windows 7 PC to access the shared data folders but I dont want to join the domain since I am the admin.

I have 6 PCs, all with Windows 10, and I would like to be able to share files between all of them. Perhaps my Main PC could have a Network Shared Folder on it, and then I would leave the Main PC on, and all the PCs would be able to access this Network Shared Folder. What is the best way to set...

I changed the name on one my network computers and now I cannot access. A pop-up asking me for credentials? Top line says; "enter Network Credentials", next line says, "Enter Your Credentials". I have tried most previous passwords that I can recall without success. So, what is it asking...

I have two connected laptops standing side by side. One is running Windows 10, the other Windows XP. I need XP for some applications, and I am unable to convert them to Windows 10. Until recently I shared the disks of both machines using a LAN connection, allowing me to access the Windows 10...

I have a Win 10 machine with no problems. My Win7 machine recently has become extremely slow in accessing the network, clocking in at about 1KB/s. I stopped all services I thought were unnecessary, ran virus and malware detection software then switched these off. Network Sharing Center says...

Since a few days I have a new network in Control Panel--Network and internet--network and Sharing Center: Its labelled "unidentified network" and acts as loopback. See attached snapshot. I cannot figure out how this network entry was created. As far as I remember my Win7 worked well for a...