Another "1803" broke my home network

iamc3k said:

I did the network reset on the 1803 computer. Sigh.

It does not see ANY computers. It does see some other stuff (printer/scanner, bluray player, router). I've only been running the 4 computers, as listed in post 1. Each one has been signed out from the Homegroup.


Not one of the 4 computers can see any other one anymore.


This does not strike me as progress.

I didn't know if his fix would work for you or not. I had already ran the reset and it didn't break my sharing/network. I wouldn't have done all 4 computers at once. I mean it is up to you totally but getting one that works right before taking down others seemed best.

Anyway, if you have taken them from the Homegroup, we have to find a way to get those shares working. I assume you have been through all the Private Network, sharing options, NTFS permissions. The services should run properly on 1709 so that is not the issue. Check that they are all on the same WORKGROUP to start.

If you can bring a laptop next to the desktop you are using. Let's try to get one working then you apply the changes to all. :)

EDIT: Confirmed through a friend. Please do check the two services as well in 1709.

@iamc3k I believe you know how to setup sharing but I am going to post these as a check list for you to make sure the 1709 is setup properly.

Turn On or Off Network Discovery in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Turn On or Off Password Protected Sharing in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Once you have made sure all services and settings are correct on the 1709 machine, reboot it and check if the sharing works. If not please post back so we can take further steps. :)

iamc3k said:

Gents,

I am NOT ignoring your advice or disappearing. My work has called and I must go. I will return to this issue(s) on Monday.

I greatly appreciate the assistance I'm receiving. I'm sure this mess can be sorted. I'm happy to start with the most basic of approaches and eliminate all the possibilities which are preventing this LAN from working with Windows 10's networking.

Thanks, and I'll report back on Monday.

Cheers,
Ken

Thanks. Everyone gets busy some times and I figured that was the case.

I will try to be here to answer when you are back. :)

I would say it has to do with 1) the shares cannot be removed like you posted the other day.. to be added back with proper sharing and security or 2) renaming of the computers.

In regards to number 1... I think the homegroup shares are not setup properly for 1803 sharing.

In regards to number 2... another user had a problem very similar and renaming all his computers, coupled with some reboots fixed his issue.

Also in regards to both, I am not sure if the 1709 computers have the Function Discovery Resource Publication service running as it should. A buddy of mine says it is hit and miss with it running properly as it is in 1803 and why we had to change it to automatic delayed start from manual and start it.

I know it will be a pain, but I would recommend these steps:

1. Make sure the service is running properly
2. Rename the computer and reboot
3. Test from 1803 to see if the shares are now visible. Reboot 1803 just in case and see.
4. If that does not fix it, removing the shares setup by homegroup and re adding them using Computer Management.
5. Then reboot and see if the other computer can see the shares now.

iamc3k said:

Thanks for making sure the basics are covered. They have all been done.

You're welcome. I hope some the post above yours will help. I have to run for a few hours. I may or may not be on again tonight. If you get through everything I posted and still no success, please post back. I will answer as soon as I get on the PC again. Good luck :)