Network file sharing not working between Windows 11 & Windows 10

Yes the reason why is the Windows has become worse and worse at networking with each new release.

In my case for some reason (likely the overly complex and opaque security system that keeps you out of your systems while allowing other in), the computer you are signed in on doesn't realize that it was the one that signed onto the network resources. So, after resetting the network cards, rebooting the server and other computers on the network including the one I was using to try and access the network, it turns out the solution is rather simple.

I simply booted the machine up. Logged in with my account and then explicitly logged out. When I logged back in I could access the network.

Now when I say this fixed the system I get about as much network connectivity as Windows 3.1. But at least I can access files on my server. Accessing this machine for other machines - well that is just asking too much from Windows 11.

Oh yeah, an using a Microsoft Account makes your machines super difficult for you to use but really easy for Microsoft to spy on you.

I had the same Issue: a Windows 10 Laptop cannot access to Windows 11 shared folder. Windows 10 keeps on asking for password even though I set on both machines to allow unprotected access.

The cause is using an administrative account bound to Microsoft account (@outlook.com) e using PIN instead of Password.

To solve I have created a new administrative account on Windows 11 desktop, Local (without Microsoft account) and using Password and not Windows Hello PIN.

Finally it solves, I would like to thank you all of you!

Best Regards,

A.

I had the same problem with a new Windows 11 desktop and a Windows 10 laptop. Windows 10 could not see shared folders on Windows 11. I went through the steps listed in this link below on my Windows 11 desktop and everything works fine now.

Can't access shared folders from File Explorer - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn

Why does Microsoft ignore this thread??

Either they don't monitor their boards which seems likely or they don't care which is preposterous ...

How can we as individuals MAKE Microsoft pay attention to the countless number of users who just want their computers to talk to each other at home????

I have had all the issues raised on this thread and I have not found a simple solution. I still have to transfer files between machines using a USB flash memory stick.....I bet that doesn't appear in any of the Micorsoft adverts.....

A solution should be just 3-4 clicks away for any issue like this but clearly whatever algorithm Microsoft uses nowadays is completely dysfunctional. I think Clive Sinclair called it a '...design feature......'

I just about tolerate Win 10 and Win 11 which I am forced to use in music production.....

I think Microsoft has become solving the wrong problem really well.....

So, has anyone got a simple solution to sharing files across LAN that I can use or am I doomed to using USB flash.....?? Remember 3-4 clicks! I don't use Windows Hello and I have set all the settings I can appropriately.......

......Where are you Bill Gates....?....You'll remember me from when I sent you strips of 'ticker tape' with programming solutions ..........One of us got very rich, the other became much wiser...........

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