How to Fix the Windows 10 File Sharing Not Working Problem [Tutorial]

How to Fix the Windows 10 File Sharing Not Working Problem [Tutorial]

Sometimes, the file sharing stops working abruptly, or you aren’t able to view your files on other devices properly. That can get quite frustrating.

But, no need to worry as we will help you fix the issue. Here, you will find 7 solutions that will bring back the Windows 10 file sharing on the right track.

The File Sharing option on Windows 10 enables users to quickly share files inside the local network they create. However, many users have reported that some of the most recent Windows 10 builds have ruined this feature and users have been unable to use it properly.

Either the computers can’t see each other on the network or they can access another’s files because of permissions settings. Either way, the feature is broken and users are desperate for a working method.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).

[awesomusmaximus]

Microsoft has seen your video and has taken action to prevent this solution working anymore

[alexjpbanks]

the fact that the enable file sharing feature in windows doesnt turn this on amazes me, i have been trying to fix this for years. I guess there really is no limit to microsoft's incompetence (and my own)

[Narendra-mm]

OMG it's working, have been searching to fix this for years, have done many tutorials available nothing works.
Thank you soo much for your tutorial video.

[sentastudio]

File sharing working immediately. Thank you so much!

[scottenterprise]

Still works 4 years later thank you sir.

[Devu]

Cannot access anonymous file shares after updating to Windows 10 2004 .
I updated my desktop pc for Windows 10 2004 and now I cannot access anonymous file shares any more. Before the update, I enabled the option in the Local Group Policy at:

Computer configuration\administrative templates\network\Lanman Workstation
"Enable insecure guest logons"

Before the update everything worked fine but now I cannot access the share.

[MaraiiORG]

BIG THANK YOU! I wasted half of evening wondering why my SQL agent isn't working and this was a reason

[choppergirl]

There is no Discovery anything Windows 10 or Windows 7

[Fedelish]

KING! SMB 1.0 just saved my ass! Thank you so much!

[gemlenz]

I have 2 win 10 pcs. My wife's PC can see files from both hers and mine computers. My computer cannot see files from the other. Gets a permissions error. I have everything set properly on my wife's computer for sharing. I did your steps on my computer, but I still can't see hers. Do I need to try these steps on her computer as well, even though she can see everything on my computer?

[PappaLitto]

SMB wasn't enabled, WHY WAS IS NOT ENABLED MICROSOFT?

[onebadg]

smb 1.0 should not be getting used. there is a reason it was deprecated.

[grungegazer]

It worked!! Thank you! You're a genius

[marshalle.s.m.]

They seemed like advanced solutions. Sadly.. none of these worked. Thank you for the video though.

[stevezhou]

my problem is: I have wifi-connected laptop which can't find shared folder on windows10 desktop which is ethernet-connected to the same wifi router
this windows 10 desktop can find shared folder from wifi-connected laptop.
Thanks for info, even thought it does not solve my problem

[desindoputramandiri]

Thanks you very much, ...3 days iam lookingfor this problem, , THANKS, ...

[mahsherif]

thanks very much it solved my Problems

[trentgreey]

Sir thank you so much. It fixed my laptop.

[awesomusmaximus]

Another fix that works but only till the next restart is to just restart Function Discovery Provider Host it restores sharing almost immediately

[Sweet.Mother.of.Cheesus]

I FUCKING HATE WIN10 NETWORK SERVICES!!!!