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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 fil...
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
Network discovery is enabled for computer #1.
Where do I find the File and printing Service?
- Also,
Computer #1 can access and save files to computer #3.Please try to access them through the IP e.g. \\192.168.1.10\
- I tried that through my internet browser and it timed out.
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 Service, File and Printing Service over SMBDirect, Allow for Private and Public network as exhibited in below screenshots.
- Thank you.
FIle and printer sharing is checked off in both private and public.
There is no option for SMB Direct. That line doesn't show up.