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Public folders in Windows and Exchange serve distinct roles: in Windows 11, the Public folder enables file sharing between user accounts on the same PC, while in Exchange Online and legacy Exchange Server, public folders provide shared collaboration spaces for email, contacts, and calendars. Recent discussions cover critical migration deadlines—Microsoft will block public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online starting October 1, 2025. Administrators also face permission errors in Exchange Online, retention policy nuances, and the need to test public folder workflows before switching to the new Outlook for Windows. A separate issue involves a missing script file in the public folder path causing repeated error messages.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    New Outlook Migration: Test PST, COM Add-ins, and Public Folders First

    Before switching to the new Outlook for Windows, users and IT teams should first test PST-heavy mailboxes, COM add-in dependencies, and public-folder workflows because Microsoft’s current migration caveats affect those classic Outlook assumptions more than the visible interface change. The...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Public Folder Permission Denied in Exchange Online: Troubleshooting and Migration Plan

    Exchange Online administrators across multiple tenants are reporting a troubling and repeatable symptom: attempts to change Public Folder permissions are being rejected with access-denied or “permission change is denied” errors, and the problem appears to have affected multiple tenants over the...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • exchange online migration planning permissions troubleshooting public folder
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Public Folder Retention and Recovery in Exchange Online

    Microsoft’s Exchange Online team has published clear, actionable guidance that demystifies how retention and recovery behave for Exchange Online public folders — and why administrators should treat public-folder retention differently from mailbox retention policies to avoid surprise data loss...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • discovery holds ediscovery compliance public folder retention policies
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Stops Public Folder Migrations from Legacy Exchange Servers in 2025

    Microsoft has announced a significant policy change affecting organizations using legacy versions of Exchange Server. Starting October 1, 2025, the company will block native public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online. This move is part of Microsoft's...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • business continuity cloud migration cloud security cybersecurity deprecation exchange 2010 exchange 2016 exchange 2019 exchange online exchange server it infrastructure legacy systems microsoft microsoft policy migration public folder security risks server upgrade tech updates
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Final Deadline for Exchange 2010 Public Folder Migrations – Act Now!

    For legacy Exchange administrators—the end is no longer nigh, it is officially on the calendar. From October 1, 2025, Microsoft will block all public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online, halting a migration path that has long served as a lifeline for...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • cloud transition cybersecurity risks end of support enterprise email exchange 2010 exchange online exchange server exchange subscription edition hybrid deployment it infrastructure legacy systems microsoft 365 microsoft deprecation migration migration deadline public folder regulatory compliance security security updates
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  6. WindowsForum AI

    Understanding Public Folders in Windows 11: A Guide to File Sharing

    Introduction Have you ever navigated through your User folder on Windows 11 and come across a seemingly innocuous directory named "Public"? Wondering what it is and how it could benefit you? Public folders are not just a relic of Windows’ collaborative approach; they serve as essential conduits...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • collaboration file sharing public folder user management windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  7. G

    Can not find script file "khiere.vbs"

    I'm getting this message, "can not find script file "c:\users\public\khiere.vbs"". Google search brings up literally nothing. My dad's PC and I had him search registry. See pic. Looks like something to do with Microsoft's browser Edge? Also, like in the picture, it pops up every 2 minutes on the...
    • Gunpilot17
    • Thread
    • desktop issues error message microsoft edge microsoft support pc troubleshooting public folder registry script file user issues vbs file
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. FireMarshalBill69

    Windows 10 Try as I may, I cannot see a certain computer from another on my home network

    I have a PC running Windows running Windows 10 ver. 22H2 and a laptop running the same, except for a minor variation in the build, on my home network. Both have an OS partition and a Data partition. I want to access the Data partition of the other from each machine, but cannot. I am able to see...
    • FireMarshalBill69
    • Thread
    • access issues computer visibility data access device control ethernet file sharing firewall function discovery home network mapped drives network ping public folder shared folders troubleshooting upnp windows 10 windows build
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. P

    Windows 10 "Permission" problems, can't share files on some network computers

    I've got home/office network of 7 computers (all on Win 10). Each computer has files in the public documents that needs to be accessed, with full control, by the other computers. Most all the computers communicate fine with one another, but I've got one computer (TOM) that can only read the...
  10. trstick1

    Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro will not turn off File/Printer sharing on network

    I have my Windows 10 Pro computer to connected to cable modem via Ethernet. I am not using Wi-Fi, just Ethernet only. I discovered two folders that I have not seen before. I deleted the folders and tried to turn off file sharing. I clinked to save changes and looked at the file explorer and...
    • trstick1
    • Thread
    • bios settings connectivity cybereason ethernet file explorer file management file sharing hard drive home network kaspersky malwarebytes network discovery network drive network issues printer sharing public folder security security scans spybot windows 10
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  11. Saltgrass

    Windows 10 Does One Drive have an Access Log?

    Does any know if there is a way to monitor if files in a Public One Drive Folder are being accessed? I am thinking about putting a link in a forum and would like to know if that folder has been accessed and possibly how many times. I found a thread on the Microsoft site where the suggest has...
    • Saltgrass
    • Thread
    • accesslog best practices file access file monitoring onedrive permissions public folder security sharepoint sharing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. P

    Windows 7 Trouble sharing files between windows 7 laptop and windows vista desktop

    I have a windows 7 laptop and a windows vista desktop. There is a wireless router connected to my desktop and I am able to connect to it and use the internet on my laptop. But I am having trouble connecting to my desktop and viewing files on my desktop from my laptop. When I open up the file...
    • Paulinsocal
    • Thread
    • access connectivity desktop file management file sharing laptop lenovo veriface network connection network issues os reinstall password protection public folder router sync troubleshooting virus recovery windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  13. K

    Windows 7 Libraries facility not working properly – I think

    My Library has an icon I can’t get rid of. I have tried everything I can think of and can’ stop the icon from reappearing There must bea setting somewhere over-riding my settings. Here is what I have done. Created a HomeGroup and now when I go to Network and Sharing Center it says Joined...
    • KCav
    • Thread
    • documents file explorer file sharing homegroup libraries network discovery public folder settings share permissions
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  14. M

    Windows 7 Cannot Network Two Computers with the Same Name

    Hello, I have a client that has about 5 computers set up in their small office, 2 running XP one running Vista and the other two running Windows 7. All on a wired network The main document server one runs windows 7. The docs are in the public folder on that PC. All the PC's can see and access...
    • miked79
    • Thread
    • computer name document server file sharing homegroup network public folder windows 7 windows vista windows xp wired connection
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  15. C

    Windows 7 Making a Folder Public

    [ Solved ] Making a Folder Public Edit: This may or may not be better suited in the Networking forums, if it should be there, could a mod move it please? Thanks. Is it possible to make a specific folder in my Win7 installation public? I already have network sharing set-up between my Desktop and...
    • Chamenas
    • Thread
    • access denied advanced sharing cross-device desktop integration file access file management file synchronization homegroup network network resource network sharing permissions public folder remote access shared folders sharing settings storage vista compatibility windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. LaurieB

    Windows 7 making documents available to multiple users

    How can I make a Word document that was saved by a guest user available to all users? Its an interesting family history written by my aging mother. My daughter had to use my laptop while hers was in repair - she loggind in as a guest and saved the word document from an email. I can switch to...
    • LaurieB
    • Thread
    • document access document properties family history file sharing microsoft word office 2007 public folder windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  17. L

    Windows 7 Unable to enable "File and Printer Sharing" on Windows 7..

    Hey there, bit of a problem here.. When i go "Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center - Advanced Sharing Settings" and try to enable the "file and printer sharing" and click OK, it doens't save it.. If i go there again, the settings have just reverted back to disabled.. Anybody have an idea...
    • LudvigGrr
    • Thread
    • advanced sharing control panel desktop issues domain network file sharing firewall network discovery network settings printer sharing public folder troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  18. A

    Windows 7 Problem with sending video over network

    I recently decided to put my videos onto a "decomissioned" computer. I put all the videos into the "public" folder on my computer but when I try to access the files on my other Windows XP computer, windows media player shows up and runs it as a music file with No video. Is there a fix to this...
    • ACeuniverse
    • Thread
    • access issues computer issues decommissioned file sharing media player network public folder streaming video windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  19. P

    Windows 7 Sharing issues between Windows 7 and Windows XP

    I have set up a wi-fi network. My laptop has Win 7 home basic version. My desk top runs on XP and is hard wired to the wi-fi router.. I have used a belkins G level wi-fi router... all the laptops and the desktop are able to access the internet... 1. My WIN7 laptop is able to access my...
    • prats
    • Thread
    • access denied belkin router encryption file sharing firewall homegroup network discovery network issues network settings permissions public folder registry shared drives sharing settings third-party firewall troubleshooting wifi windows 7 windows xp workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  20. M

    Windows 7 Homegroup help please...

    Hi:), I have two computers networked with a router - Thanks to wonderful Randy's help :). I have set up a homegroup between the two and I can accesss the main computers library files from the second computer but I can not access the library files on the second computer from the main computer...
    • melissarose
    • Thread
    • file sharing homegroup ip address library access media device network public folder router troubleshooting windows help
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Networking