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Bilbo22
Copper Contributor
Oct 20, 2021

Network connections

I have a peer to peer network set up with Win 10 on all computers.

Computer #1 cannot access #2's shared folder going through the open file option on any program that I try. I also cannot save a file onto #2 computer using the save option in any program from #1.

If I open windows explorer in #1, I can open the file or copy/move any file to or from #2.

What am I missing?

I have computer #3 that has no problem opening or saving files from/to #2.

Thanks

  • SalmanAhmed's avatar
    SalmanAhmed
    Steel Contributor

    Please make sure the network discovery option is enabled on computer #1.

    It might be a configuration issue with firewall’s permission on computer #1, check the below services are allowed for private and public network.
    -File and Printing Service
    -File and Printing Service over SMBDirect

    • Bilbo22's avatar
      Bilbo22
      Copper Contributor

      SalmanAhmed 

      Network discovery is enabled for computer #1.

      Where do I find the File and printing Service?

      • SalmanAhmed's avatar
        SalmanAhmed
        Steel Contributor

        Hi Bilbo22 

        You can find the File and Printing Service configuration in the Windows firewall.

         

        • Search and launch windows firewall from the Start menu's search box, and select the Allow an app through Windows Firewall.
        • From Windows Defender Firewall, identify File and Printing ServiceFile and Printing Service over SMBDirect, Allow for Private and Public network as exhibited in below screenshots.

         

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