Problem Sharing Files Between 2 W10 Laptops

Hi all I hope this is the correct place to post this question.

So i have 2 Toshiba laptops and I have them in a workgroup so that Laptop 1 (1803) can sync files with Laptop 2 (1803) using Free File Sync.

I rebuilt Laptop 2 using Macrium the other day and now I cant seem to see Laptop 2 from 1.

I have tried to re add Laptop 2 to the workgroup and also reshared the folders that I want to share.
In doing this I have added the group Everyone and given it Read/Write permissions
Ive also checked that network sharing is on too.

What am i doing wrong

and is there a better more secure way to do this? essentially I just want to sync some files between the 2 laptops

TIA Bart

Can you connect via IP instead of name NetBIOS takes some time to update. The simple way to do this is use OneDrive or Google drive. You save files to the folder and it will be synchronised without you doing anything. You need to update your windows as support for old versions like yours is running out

not sure how to connect via IP as i need to be able to copy specific folders

the drive option is not g onna work as the size of the folder is too big to start with

How big is the folder you get 15 gigs or more on the drive. you map a drive by typing you can do the same in explorer

net use s: \\192.168.1.16\movies

the folder is about 80 gig as its music being backed up to the other laptop

why is it since the rebuild that the folder sharing is not working?
what else can i do?

The problem is it's in effect a new system did you try mapping a drive?

Make sure Laptop 2 belongs to a Private and not Public network.

T0mmy1977 said:

Make sure Laptop 2 belongs to a Private and not Public network.

Ah thanks I think this could be it.
Do I check this under network and sharing?

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Just checked and it's on a Private network atm

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Just checked and it's on a Private network atm

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any other suggestions?

Caledon Ken said:

If this didn't get solved please see this tutorial and ensure settings are as per document.

Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10


Then make sure both PC are in same workgroup. Right click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl

The workgroup is right under the computer name.

Finally do a Network reset on both devices and restart the computers. A network restart will cause you to forget wireless passwords, may require VPN type software to be installed and will set the network to Public. Please change public back to private in Network and Internet.


Ken

Thanks Ken

After rebuilding both machines and both now on v1909 sharing between them has been resolved