I don't have a Microsoft domain - just a workgroup, and "credentials" are beyond my level of understanding.
Mel
5 computers on a network - only the HP Microserver seems to be visible to all?
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I don't have a Microsoft domain - just a workgroup, and "credentials" are beyond my level of understanding.
Mel
Workgroup = WORKGROUP, NO domain. Permissions to change / read.
No it doesn't. It translates an IP (the visible part) to a friendly name, and that's about it. It might be nice to have DNS here, but it's not a requirement.
Seems like I am not the only one having issues with Windows 10 home networking! See - How To Network Two Computers in Windows 10 (techjunkie.com)
Microsoft seem to think that nobody wants to network home computers any more!
"Windows 10 April 2018 update (version 1803) discontinued this service. You can still accomplish the same tasks, but as a replacement, you need to use the Windows 10 built-in sharing tools like OneDrive, Share, and Nearby Sharing. In this article, we’ll walk you through getting connected."
Also comment - "I have 3 ethernet-connected Windows 10 machines. One is relatively new with a clean Windows 10 install. The other two were updated to Version 2004. Computer A cannnot see B but sees C. C sees A. B sees C, but not A. A cannot connect to C, even though all are in the same workgroup, private network (same router), network discovery on, file & printer sharing on, and password-protected sharing off"
RUBBISH isn't it!!
This is suggested:
1. Make sure your network has Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing turned on.
2. Make sure the drive(s) you want to access on the networked computer is “Shared”.
3. Select each drive (right click) and open “Properties”.
4. Go to the “Security” tab and click the “Edit” button.
5. Click the “Add…” button and add a new group “Everyone” (you have to type it).
6. Give “Everyone” Full Control and “Apply” (it will run through the files and may take a while).
7. Repeat the above for all drives you want to access (if you have partitions).
It’s crap that you have to take away ALL security to get access to a networked computer.
8. On each computer the Credential Manager will ask for the Username and Password of the networked computer you want to access.
9. Enter these and check the Remember box (it won’t ask again if you enter them correctly).
10. You should now have access to the networked computer and all shared drives and files.
Microsoft seem to think that nobody wants to network home computers any more!
"Windows 10 April 2018 update (version 1803) discontinued this service. You can still accomplish the same tasks, but as a replacement, you need to use the Windows 10 built-in sharing tools like OneDrive, Share, and Nearby Sharing. In this article, we’ll walk you through getting connected."
Also comment - "I have 3 ethernet-connected Windows 10 machines. One is relatively new with a clean Windows 10 install. The other two were updated to Version 2004. Computer A cannnot see B but sees C. C sees A. B sees C, but not A. A cannot connect to C, even though all are in the same workgroup, private network (same router), network discovery on, file & printer sharing on, and password-protected sharing off"
RUBBISH isn't it!!
This is suggested:
1. Make sure your network has Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing turned on.
2. Make sure the drive(s) you want to access on the networked computer is “Shared”.
3. Select each drive (right click) and open “Properties”.
4. Go to the “Security” tab and click the “Edit” button.
5. Click the “Add…” button and add a new group “Everyone” (you have to type it).
6. Give “Everyone” Full Control and “Apply” (it will run through the files and may take a while).
7. Repeat the above for all drives you want to access (if you have partitions).
It’s crap that you have to take away ALL security to get access to a networked computer.
8. On each computer the Credential Manager will ask for the Username and Password of the networked computer you want to access.
9. Enter these and check the Remember box (it won’t ask again if you enter them correctly).
10. You should now have access to the networked computer and all shared drives and files.
Well you're not really are you because step 8 after you mention removing all security is having to enter a username and password.
Fundamentally, Windows Firewall is punching open the ports required for file sharing. Allowing drive access for everyone is just an ACL which you'd never want (or be able to manage) with Home networking anyway.