Unable to See User Files on Windows 10 Home Local Network: A Tech Support Guide

Here's a detailed guide on setting up file sharing between two computers with Windows 10 Home Edition and Windows 10 Pro Edition:

Setting Up File Sharing Between Two Computers with Windows 10 Home and Pro Editions

Introduction

In this guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up file sharing between two computers running Windows 10 Home Edition and Windows 10 Pro Edition. This will allow you to access files and folders from one computer on another, making it easier to transfer and collaborate on files.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that both computers are connected to the same home network.

Step 1: Enable Network Discovery and File Sharing

1. On both computers, open the Control Panel. You can do this by typing "Control Panel" into the Start menu and selecting the app.

2. In the Control Panel, select "Network and Internet" and then click on "Network and Sharing Center."

3. In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Change advanced sharing settings."

4. Expand the "Private" section.

5. Under "Network Discovery," select "Turn on network discovery" and "Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices."

6. Under "File and printer sharing," select "Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (recommended)" if you have a homegroup set up, or "Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections" if you don't.

7. Click "Save changes."

Step 2: Share a Folder

1. On the computer you want to share a folder from, open File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the folder you want to share.

3. Right-click the folder and select "Give access to" > "Specific people."

4. Click "Add" and enter the user name of the other computer. If the other computer is on the same home network, you can use its name instead of the user name.

5. Select "Read" or "Read/Write" permissions based on what you want to allow the other computer to do with the shared folder.

6. Click "Share" to start sharing the folder.

Step 3: Access Shared Folder

1. On the other computer, open File Explorer.

2. Click on "Network" in the left-hand navigation pane.

3. You should see the other computer listed there. Double-click on it to open it.

4. In the other computer's folder, you should see the shared folder. Double-click on it to open it.

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble seeing the other computer on the network, make sure both computers are on the same home network and that Network Discovery is turned on. If the problem persists, try restarting both computers and the network devices (router, modem, etc.).

References

• Microsoft Support: Set up network discovery and file sharing in Windows 10
• Microsoft Support: Create and join a homegroup in Windows 10

Summary

In this guide, we learned how to set up file sharing between two computers running Windows 10 Home Edition and Windows 10 Pro Edition. We enabled network discovery and file sharing, shared a folder, and accessed the shared folder on the other computer. If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section or the provided references.