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Stratcat51
Jun 12, 2026Copper Contributor
Windows 11 File Sharing on Home Network With Win 10 , & and Older Devices
After some months with Windows 11 Pro I am at my wits end with it. Nothing but trouble and problems. The main issue I have is that unlike all my other PCs the Windows 11 Pro box refused to displ...
Vamsker
Jun 15, 2026Iron Contributor
The short answer to your question is: Yes, you are correct. The September 2025 update (KB5065426) is very likely the primary cause of your network file sharing nightmare. It's not you, and it's not your hardware.
Stratcat51
Jun 15, 2026Copper Contributor
Thanks for the likely confirmation Vamsker I have been hunting for a fix and presume that MS couldn't give a heck about the hassle this update and others have caused.
I am deeply regretting buying a new PC with Windows 11 its just too much hassle that its incompatible with things.
I am wishing I could be sure where is safe to buy a Windows 10 licence then I could bin this garbage win 11 stuff.