PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THE ISSUE REGARDING NETWORK SHERING PC NOT OPER OTHER NETWORK

Follow these steps on all PCs that should share files with each other:

1. Update Windows

• Make sure Windows is fully updated on every PC. This ensures all networking and driver fixes are installed.

2. Check that all PCs are on the same network

• Confirm every PC connects to the same router/Wi‑Fi network.

3. Set Wi‑Fi/network profile to Private

• On each PC, ensure the network is set to Private, not Public. This allows device discovery and sharing.

4. Turn on Network discovery and File sharing

• Windows 10:
  1. Open Settings > Network & internet.
  2. On the right, select Sharing options.
  3. Under Private, select Turn on Network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing.
  4. Under All Networks, select Turn off password protected sharing (if simple home sharing is desired).
• Windows 11:
  1. Select Start > Settings.
  2. In Find a setting, type manage advanced sharing settings and select Manage advanced sharing settings.
  3. Under Private networks, turn on Network discovery and File and printer sharing.
  4. Under All Networks, turn off password protected sharing (optional, for easier access).

5. Ensure required services are running

• On each PC:
  1. Press Windows logo key + R, type services.msc, select OK.
  2. For each service below, right‑click > Properties:
     • Function Discovery Provider Host
     • Function Discovery Resource Publication
     • SSDP Discovery
     • UPnP Device Host
  3. If not running, select Start.
  4. Set Startup type to Automatic.

6. Check firewall settings

• If an Internet firewall (including third‑party security software) is enabled on a home/office network connection, it may block file and printer sharing.
• Use a firewall only on the connection that goes to the Internet, or configure it to allow file and print sharing on the local network.

7. If using Nearby sharing (Windows 10/11)

• Ensure both devices:
  • Have Nearby sharing enabled.
  • Are on the same Wi‑Fi network for faster transfer.
  • Have Network discovery turned on (see step 4).
• If Nearby sharing is slow or only using Bluetooth, connect both devices to the same Wi‑Fi and update Wi‑Fi drivers via Device Manager.

If, after these steps, the PC still cannot see or access other PCs, focus on:

• Verifying the network is Private.
• Confirming Network discovery and File and printer sharing are on.
• Ensuring no firewall is blocking file sharing on the local network.

References:

• File sharing over a network in Windows
• Internet firewalls can prevent browsing and file sharing
• Fix problems with nearby sharing in Windows