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    Strange behavior with shares between Win10 and Win11 ...

    Need som help about seeing my shares between 2 PC's within my LAN. Informations with my LAN og PC's: My desktop has dual-boot between Windows 10 and Windows 11. They are named GULD10 and GULD11. My laptop is installed with Windows 11 and named THINKPAD-T580. All of them has the same name in...
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    Windows Server An error when adding server to Hyper-v Manager

    Hi, I'm trying to add a Hyper-v server standing on Windows Sever to a local's computer Hyper-v manager. The same subnet and Workgroup on both but all the time getting an error.
  3. Local private network issue.

    They are many weeks I've been struggling with sharing issue on my network and as it is said "a picture is worth a thousand words" so here what is happening and what I don't understand. Does someone have a clue ? Of course, files & folders sharing is set, all on the same workgroup, network...
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    Inaccessible network shared folder

    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...
  5. Networking issues

    I am seeking help as networking is not my field. I have a Windows 10 Desktop and a Windows 11 Lenovo Laptop. Both are on the same WORKGROUP private network. My Desktop is hard wired to my Vodafone router and my laptop is connected to the same network by Wi-Fi. On my Windows 10 Desktop (under...
  6. Workgroup: map drives for all local accounts

    The scenario: 40 users, 3 workstations, 1 NAS fileshare. These workstations move on quite often and we replace them with other donated systems. We have a batch file that adds all user accounts to each machine. I would like these machines to map drives upon user account login. I understand I...
  7. Windows 10 SOLVED- Cannot access 2 of 3 networked PC's shared folders on Win 10 network

    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...
  8. Windows Server Cannot See other Computers in a Workgroup

    I have setup Windows Server 2022 on a workgroup (we don't need a domain). I have initiated all the correct Services for Network Discovery, ebaled the Firewall apps and activated Network Discovery. The problem is though the Server can see itself and the Network Printer, it cannot see or connect...
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    Windows 10 PCs not showing on network

    Hello everyone! I have a problem with network that make no sense to me 8 PCs on network, all with windows 10 Pro. What did a do on all PCs? 1º) Same workgroup and named 2º) Network conection set to DHCP, IP v6 disabled, and Netbios active 3º) services set to auto and running: -DNS Client -...
  10. Windows 10 Can't access USB storage via LAN

    Hi. My Nvidia shield pro is wired to my router and also my router has a HDD attached to it, like a NAS. I can access the contents of the USB drive on my Nvidia Shield pro and can access the NAS using my Android phone via FX explorer app. However, using my laptop which is on WiFi and on the...
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    Windows 10 Decision if 'public' or 'private' network only important for current, local LAN segment?

    When I setup a connection (LAN or WLAN) I have to define if this connection should be part of a "public" or "private" network. This network type is only important for accesses and issues INSIDE the current (LAN) network segment until the next router. It is NOT relevant for accesses from outside...
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    Windows 10 Mapping Shared Folders

    I have a Lenovo 730S AIO computer and an Acer A515 laptop both running up to date versions of Windows 10. I have spent a l;ot of time trying to setup Windows Workgroup and file/folder settings on both computer so that they can share files/folders. I am now very confident that I can now have...
  13. Windows 10 Network Credentials oddity

    Hi, The weirdest thing I have seen...... I have several win 10 machines on a home network. No domain, but same workgroup name. All can access each other with credentials, however Machine A is hit or miss with connecting to Machine B (Machine B can always connect to A without issue). In the...
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    Windows 7 Static IP installed. No longer to able to see Workgroup

    We have a small workgroup of 4 computers. Just got a Static IP installed on the router for RDC work at home. Only my computer has the static IP. When my internet access is in DCHP mode, I can utilize the SQL server on our machine running IIS via our intranet, and I can see all other computers...
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    Windows 10 [solved] No Network / 2 Subnetmask

    Ein freundliches Hallo an alle, Win10 spielt plötzlich verrückt! Ich habe einige Tage mit Win XP gearbeitet. Dann habe ich Win10 gestartet und keinen Zugriff mehr auf das Netzwerk. Weder der Sambaserver noch andere Rechner sind im Netzwerk sichtbar. Ping geht aber sowohl auf den Server als...
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    Windows 10 Components seen on Network

    I have a lenovo AIO 730S-24IKB computer running Windows 10 Pro and my wife has an Acer Aspire A515-52 running Windows 10 Home. Both Windows OS are up to date. Control Panel/System shows that both computers are on the WorkGroup called Workgroup When I click on Network in my Lenovo computer I...
  17. WorkGroup vs Domain for access to a UNC, visually & linking

    Hi guys I have a Server running winSrv 2012 R2 and have being upgrading my little knowledge from version 03 days. Thus has been reading about the threshold to switch from workgroup to domain, etc, etc. I notice that my Server did not use a Work Group or a Domain to link up the many PCs in the...
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    Windows XP No TCPIP properties after recovery

    After restoring an old XP Home machine to initial state, I can't seem to connect to the internet. The machine is working fine with my workgroup (Win 7, 8.1 & 10 systems on that group), but TCP/IP doesn't show up in the LAN Properties. I am using an ARRIS gateway (cable modem, router & switch)...
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    Windows 10 NAS not present i Network list

    Relevant network units: Two PCs (W10) and one NAS (WD MyCloud). All units belong to the same workgroup. Both PCs are wirelessly connected. NAS cable connection to router. Network classified as private in PCs (with Norton). Resources on the NAS can be accessed from both PCs, ie the network adress...
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    Win 2003 Share Drive

    I know its older but its what I have - I installed Win 2003 64 Bit server can't get updates to fire downloaded SP2 manually and installed. I have created a user - enabled remote desktop and confirmed that that username and password works. I have created a share folder in multiple locations to...