How to Share Files, Folders and Drives Over A Network

[@Britec09]

Hope this video helps, drop us a LIKE 👍

[@wilfredalexander8102]

Thank you....How do I share a file or files to a specific PC on the network without other Accessing the same File?

[@evaneducator]

did you use any network device for this or use an only cable to transfer from pc1 to pc2?

[@blackburnmichelson6189]

hi friend I have a question. My router has a USB port I want to connect the flash drive to that USB port and I want to make a server at that flash drive I have 2 jobs one of them remote. when I am at work I want to connect to that server and work there some documents word excel and other files. i wan to connect to that server from my workplace is it possible?

[@burritos1000]

There are so many misleading videos out there on instruction to do just this. This is all I wanted to do and all the other videos talked about creating a home server and/or using a special application to do FTP and stuff. Some even said that theirs were the only options. This was something I could have done many years ago. Now I finally found this video and I'm all set, doing exactly what I wanted to do for a long time. No need of any special application, or a dedicated server. Thank you!

[@Timtowtdi-oop]

After a lot of searching and bad videos... I finally found what I needed. Clear, concise, and complete! Great video and thank you.

[@idmooseman]

Perfect timing, as always. I wanted to setup a network share since I upgraded my PCs. You just saved me a lot of research. Thank you.

[@Britec09]

Glad I could help!

[@RobertKeenanComp-U-Right]

And for me as well ! great timing Brian, Thanks as always.👍

[@pavithrasangeeth]

Thank you very much. This is honestly useful even for someone who has no idea about networking. Great work and keep it up.

[@SkyCrimson]

Fantastic Video. The only other extra step for me was my firewall settings in my virus protection blocking TCP communication on my local network. Once i dealt with that i had no issues. Keep up the good work.

[@krysbo1]

It seems with the updates they change how to add them sometimes and now I have a permanent solution! Thanks and very helpful as always!

[@Britec09]

Happy to help

[@shsechas]

Good to know, however I don't do file sharing within my own network over the Inet. I just put a file on a flash drive and bring it over to the computer I want to give the file to. If it's something you do often. Then this is a great method. Thanks again. Awesome channel!

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@alrafter1593]

I also use your method. I just can't see the point of having more than one computer running which would have to do when sharing over the network.

[@michaelhenry3234]

@@alrafter1593 It's useful if you have multiple computers on the network that all need to access the same files. Instead of copying (and syncing) the files manually and needing to remember which computer has what, you can centralize your storage and give the other computers access to it. People often use their NAS for media. So for example, say you have a very large movie collection that's dozens of terabytes in size and your family all wish to access it at their leisure on their personal computers, on their phones, on their TVs, etc. Obviously it isn't feasible to ferry around the data physically via a portable drive, so it makes far more sense to share it over the network. This also makes backups much easier (simply backing up a single machine instead of managing a dozen) and you gain greater control over the data. It's much more sane to manage and it gives you options you wouldn't normally have, like ZFS or raid. The usual use case is when you have large quantities of data, but people use network sharing for various things. Some people just like the novelty of being able to access their stuff anywhere with the click of a button. Some people use it as their own personal cloud, or go a step further and actually host nextcloud. It might also be used for added security. If you have sensitive files, it makes sense to store them in one secure place and give controlled access to other computers when the need arises. If you're accessing your files remotely via ssh or vpn, it probably isn't a good idea to expose your personal computers.

[@alrafter1593]

@@michaelhenry3234 But I can only use one computer at a time and I don't leave any of the others on. I don'thave to sync manually I use a program that has been available for years. Synctoy by Microsoft which lets me sync whateve folder I want..

[@michaelhenry3234]

@@alrafter1593 I'm not super familiar with Windows, so I don't know how synctoy works. But if your system works for you, great. Some people have a network architecture that makes more sense with network shares. (Like, I'm not syncing 20 TB to all of my devices, that'd be prohibitively expensive) If you have no need for it, don't use it. Most people that use it are doing it with a home server that's already running 24/7 for other reasons, so it takes no extra effort to implement it.

[@screenplayhouse4932]

"Very simple and easy to do, " Britec says. With all respect to my across the world tutor who taught me how to move from Macs to PCs, this process is a textbook example of what is terribly wrong in Windows. 50 CLICKS IS COOL BY US is wildly unreasonable for most users. The process should be -- 1. Open the Windows 11 SHARE FILES app on one PC. 2. Okay the 'Allow App to Change PC settings' button and REBOOT the PC. While that's happening -- 3. Do the same on the 2nd PC. 4. Share files Some would argue these services should already be installed and ready so that the process is really -- 1. Open SHARE FILES app on one PC. It shows available PCs. 2. Drag and drop.

[@Hyydrotoo]

For anyone who has the issue that it keeps asking for network credentials when trying to access the shared folder - type in the name of the PC you're trying to connect to and use your Windows account password, that did the trick for me.

[@costanzaaaa]

TY

[@framedformurderagain]

youthe goat

[@fattyz1]

My windows account password ? You mean the one from the computer I’m trying to connect from? This is actually a huge part of the issue with people who can’t do this it’s not set up right . Try searching for what are network credentials? What’s it want ? But it’s my belief now that even when you are typing it in correctly the phucking thing still won’t work. You do something and it works and you try it again it doesn’t and you get confused like am I doing it wrong ? It’s a piece of junk .

[@NetTubeUser]

2:10 -- Oh, wow! That is EXACTLY my problem with this specific driver! That is great, haha! Whenever I played a video game, my monitors became black, and my computer restarted. I hope this problem is going to be fixed for good now! (fingers crossed). Thank you very much, Britec09!

[@ralph1bart]

File share and network info always appreciated. Thanks Brian.

[@Britec09]

My pleasure!

[@jamesrock9446]

this had been very very helpful. Thank you!

[@k_DEDb07]

this helped me so much. so grateful thank you

[@DE4DF1SH]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@JohnJohn-ts6ux]

Hi Brian, I know I haven't been commenting lately but I always give you thumbs up each time I see your videos, one good question I like to say this file sharing you do, can I show anywhere around the world for instance my family overseas, thanks keep up the good work you're doing like always😀👍

[@scottdimond7919]

For that you would need to use remote access software like teamviewer or anydesk

[@bobbyg7552]

Fantastic instructions. Thank you so much. It worked like a charm.

[@kayeumyaqubi207]

Thank you. Always enjoy your vedios.

[@neurosonic77]

Many, Many thanks. Clear and neat instructions!!

[@Zendukai]

Good stuff Brian matey. If you have friends over and they bring their laptop along and want to connect to your network, how do we only share our files with our own computers so they don't accidentally see or delete them ?

[@Britec09]

I will make a video and show you

[@zihaozhang7177]

Was wondering the same thing. Is there another video on how to do that?

[@handmade_videos]

Simple and effectiv. Thanks

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@ChronicleofHeretic]

thanks for clear instruction

[@jessepinkmeng1556]

amazing help! thanks :D

[@Ferrago]

Very clear, thanks for this great video :)

[@Bill_Sawyer]

Thanks Britec09 Good information. Question? Is this the same as using something like TeamViewer or is it slightly different? And if so in what way? Thanks 👍🏿😎

[@Britec09]

TeamViewer is remote support software. This work like this: Lets say you have a folder, file or drive you want to share to another computer in your home then this is what you do.

[@Zendukai]

Forget Teamviewer, use Quick Assist, Its built into windows and works a treat, for me anyways.

[@fernandozornosa6398]

Great tutorial on my favs,thanks Mr britec

[@Britec09]

Very welcome

[@Engineer.Critics]

your all videos are great and have nice details, I like the way of your tutorial. I am your new subs...love from third world country Pakistan ...best of luck have a nice day

[@pwrmngr]

Excellent video, clear and concise. I like getting different options as it, in my opinions, gives many options 🤪. Using the quick menu/options is another slick way. My favorite, and how I set mine up, I use dhcp reservation, create a .xls sheet with my Pc names, ip’s and MAC addresses. Then I’m off setting up my shared network of my 9 devices. One quick question, do you name your devices to a specific naming convention for easy viewing or…? Thanx

[@victronlin0318]

what a beautiful video

[@TomokoAbe_]

You also need that computer on in order to share to your other PCs. Still this is a cool way to use a PC as a "cloud".

[@joeblacksr.2391]

Good video. Clear and concise, but I cannot get it to work! At the 6:25 spot on your video where it's setting up the laptop, you say go to the File Explorer and hit "My PC' and then the computer icon in the Address line at the top and the other computer being shared will be there in the drop-down. Only my Lenovo Laptop C: drive is there and there is no drop-down list. I have done everything on both computers up to this point. It has matched what you did, albeit the screens in my W11 are different. I just want to have access to my D: drive on my laptop. I have limited space on the SSD on the laptop. I don't want to have to share some files, I want to access my Desktop's D: drive. What am I doing Wrong? My desktop is hard wired and my laptop is wireless. Could my network be set up wrong? Obviously, I'm not a techy person, but have a little knowledge and follow your video easily.

[@aolish]

Do you have a video on how to share with specific people on a local network and denying access to everyone else? Thanks

[@iraisok]

Brian - Have Win 11 Home PC and Win 10 Pro PC on same local network Ethernet connections. When I right click on a drive on either PC “Give Access To” only shows “Advanced Sharing”, not “Specific People.” I then set drives to be shared, permissions set for everyone to full, change, read. On Win 11 PC, when I click one of the shared drives from Win 10 PC, it returns “Access is denied.” On Win 10 PC, when I click a Win 11 PC drive it returns “Location currently not available.” Your procedure works when I select a folder to share but not offered “Specific People” when I opt to share a drive? Troubleshooter on Win 10 PC reports that the Win 11 PC is detected but not responding. The Win 11 PC is a laptop connect to Ethernet via the dock. This is a new high end Dell Laptop. I rechecked everything - following your steps. You explain things so well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to your direction.

[@gerydblackmore5484]

works great, was working with homegroup bk in win 7 then, ???? a lot of teething probs. works great now.

[@phiwanioscar1383]

It really works 😲

[@larryspradling9243]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Nomadnetic]

Helpful, thank you.

[@Hex6326]

Thanks! Well explained.😀

[@stellasiruri8316]

Very very helpful!!

[@tomatootamot]

Thank you, it helped!

[@djdoolittle1315]

Great info. Cheers

[@hooberdoober576]

How about a video on safely shrinking system volume? (e.g., so it can be backed up easily)

[@pwrmngr]

@Hoober Doober, have you tried a free partition tool? I use 3 specially, EaseUS Partition Master, MiniTool Partion Wizard 12 and AOMEI Partition Assistant. Depending what I’m doing I’ll switch around software so I get what I need. 🤪🤪

[@hooberdoober576]

@@pwrmngr I don't mind paying; I just want it to work to shrink the volume so I can back it up. Thanks.

[@pwrmngr]

@@hooberdoober576 ya I’m of the same cloth, I have a purchased one but after trying these 3 I doubt I’d id go back to purchased. Thanx brother.

[@brandoc1950]

Brian, do you know why I have not got the option that says "Give access to" ? At 3:14.

[@menahemrosen5192]

Very clear...but I want to connect my laptop (on WiFi network) to the drive on a Windows 7 PC that is connected to the router via cable (a different network). How can I do this?

[@MaxReckless99]

very helpful thank you. great video.

[@train4905]

Superb sir very helpfull.thankyou.

[@Britec09]

Most welcome

[@Thisbook2022]

Do we have to turn everything back to how it was after doing what we need? to keep the privacy?

[@polyesterbebe]

perfect timing

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@Pabula]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@Britec09]

Thanks for watching!

[@vincemorath676]

Thanks for the video.

[@Britec09]

You are welcome!

[@bulobeloo]

Thank you, however my problem is with WD mycloud - it used to work perfectly on file and folder level - on WD folder is shared with username and pword - however Win 10 has blocked that easy acces for some time. Work around seems to be FTP protocol that actually works. It's not practical as one can't really sorting out pics, vids and music without first downloading sorting and then re-upload again. It dosen't even work with cabling?

[@OsamaHJT]

Thank youuuuu

[@ale32001]

Any idea how to allow only specific user (e.g my laptop) to access a shared folder at home and restrict access to the rest of computers inside the house?

[@Britec09]

You'd need to configure permissions for that person. Hope this helps

[@CaptainSandman]

Thanks ⚡

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@gamingpros1528]

Thnx for the info bro 👌👌👌

[@Britec09]

Welcome 😊

[@afa140]

First of all, I'm sorry for my bad English. (Google Translate) Which linux would you recommend for low hardware computer? Thank You

[@kg3474]

thank you

[@sirkentc]

Thanks!

[@Britec09]

Thanks for the donation 👍👍

[@trevorgood6511]

Hi when you set this up does it stay set up or does it default back to how it was thank you

[@Britec09]

Yes it stays setup

[@namedLia]

thank you for the video

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@vinceparks100]

is it possible to do a tutorial on file sharing from a android phone to pc and so forth pc to phone also using x-plorer file manager.

[@Hoka_moka]

Helpful

[@robinreso6240]

can there be only one server in the network?meaning is it posible the create multiple shares across different computers? or is it by design to work only with a master file server and the rest are clients?

[@michaeljohnaran5400]

can i also sharee file a visual studio application with database here?

[@apolitik]

On 2nd pc 5:30 public folder sharing is off. Is this correct?

[@MrWarneet]

Desktop side is easy with Windoze... Server side is where the work is done so if you or someone else has set up the shares and credentials correctly then it's a click and go deal.

[@AbdussamadJnr]

great thanks

[@Death-999]

Thank you for the tutorial. I get stuck at 6:20, I am trying to connect my desktop (ethernet) to my windows tablet (wifi), do you think that could be a reason why it's not working? For some reason I can see my tablet in Network on my desktop, however clicking on it gives me an error "[tablet] is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. [...] The network path was not found." What's even weirder is my desktop does not appear on the network section on my tablet. Are you able to help please?

[@theRealJonSherman]

same

[@Digmen1]

Also Brian the names and options and layout of Windows 10 and Windows 11 are different. And this can be comfusing to a beginner when the options you mention are not there!

[@RAF21]

thanks alot

[@User_2051]

i set this up between my desktop and laptop but it shared everything not just the PC1 folder, is this because im logged into both computers with the same Microsoft Account?

[@AinurKnitto]

How to read that public sharing folder in node js ?

[@raoufbakhti7786]

Hi, iwana use share my drive on local network to my sec pc only not everyone can i ? And how

[@rurouni_xyz]

thanks

[@rynosraceroom66]

Funny u just made this ! I moved boot drive to e or f idk ? I see it but it has bios password & i cant initialize it . I think somehow I moved it on my network somewhere not realizing it till I finally booted to another drive 😂I’m thick . I know .Thx 4 the video🤟🏻

[@Britec09]

Glad i could help

[@DimpieDeBruyn]

I've been using the "File Properties ... Advance Sharing .. Permissions (Everyone) ... Full Control" method for years ... much easier as you have access to the folder direct within Network. I'm not a fan of the map network location method, because if PC2 is off, then PC1 hangs and gets very slow when you open explorer and by accident hover the mouse pointer over that location as PC1 then tries to discover info from PC2 ... It's a known fact. ... but each to their own as they say 😜

[@jrmoh]

remarkably easier solution is to just follow the steps in the settings section on your first computer, then go on your second computer, open file explorer, click the network tab, and click the name of your old computer. You will then see every file present on the user you set up sharing for and can just copy the entire drive over if you want.

[@wilfredalexander8102]

How to I share files to a specific PC on the network with others accessing the shared file?

[@TodakGaming-e9h]

Hi please help me yah I’m having a new laptop I have my pcs set up for sharing working on shared folders already I’m trying to get my laptop link to the folder but I couldn’t shared folders are on my ethernet connection but my laptop is link to the wifi

[@imagine-games6677]

you should share that UK Lovers Rock folder

[@mehmetpark]

One of my computers didn't allow me to connect with or without password. When I turned off the windows firewall for the private networks, I was able to connect.

[@indraloka]

What's the necessity of create extra drive on PC 2 that part i couldn't get it, could anyone elaborate please.

[@yeahbuddyhuh3702]

Hi Britec, you are such an awesome content creator. Could you make a video about Custom ISO Windows 11 for gaming. Like you did before, for Windows 10.Thank you so much and wish you all the best

[@Britec09]

Thanks for the idea!

[@yeahbuddyhuh3702]

​@@Britec09 I'm glad about this :D.I hope you release it soon thank you in advance and have fun

[@anglewoden]

Just followed one of your videos to get win 11 installed (upgraded from 10) and it seemed to go great however my bluetooth doesn't seem to work and there is something odd about windows defender, everytime I try to do an action it points me to microsoft store to get a new app and there is none, any ideas?

[@davidjamgochian]

Thanks for again and again !!

[@Britec09]

Our pleasure!

[@pauldeutsch2044]

Microsoft has made this very complicated. It used to be so easy. Now they use "Business" and "Home" in one place and "Public and Private" in another. I have a home computer but I want to connect to other computers in my house. So which setting do I use?

[@tobiewaldeck7105]

The OS must make a difference because from my windows 7 it says I cannot access, I do not have permission. For more than a year now I have been able to access from 10 to 7 but not win 7 to 10. Windows 7 only has Home, Work and Public. Any Ideas what the issue could be?

[@quentinbrown4242]

I'm still trying to get this right but whenever I try to connect to my computer it's asking for my network credentials even though I've turned the passwords off. 😢

[@costanzaaaa]

did you get this fixed? same problem here

[@quentinbrown4242]

Not yet... I'm still looking for a solution. I think I have some time to try again today. I'll keep you posted on what I find out

[@costanzaaaa]

I actually just found it, you are basically entering the "DESKTOP-whatever your desktop name is" as the username, and the password is what you use to login to the computer after its shutdown/restarted@@quentinbrown4242

[@Digmen1]

@@quentinbrown4242 yes network Credentials are a real pain, especially when its only me at home with my 3 computers

[@muhammadabid1993]

how can share the whole drive data from 1 PC to another?Not folder by folder

[@ukaszUVprinting]

3:38 - you showed how to share a folder with everyone. How do I share a folder with specific people over the network? I have several PCs connected to a network but want to share only with one or two.

[@SaffTechJourney]

One method would be having different subnets/Vlans which will segment networks and only allow specific group of people connected to that network to have that access

[@gunGrief]

this doesn't work, at 6:26 when I try to type the name of the PC im trying to access windows just says windows cannot access [devicename]... i chcked and all the settings are correct. your method doesn't work.

[@youtubecommenter8532]

but i dont have a router, is this still safe?

[@Sparkie075]

When I tried this, it just gives "access" to the folder I shared while the sharing computer is up. It's called a "shortcut" or "link". It doesn't work if the sharing computer is asleep or shut down. It's just accessing the files on the sharing computer. I want to actually pull over the folder/files to the 2nd computer. What am I doing wrong? That said, it's easy enough to use a flash drive to do it, but I want to learn how to do it this way. EDIT: I arbitrarily figured it out by right clicking the folder to copy/paste it over instead of dragging it. I don't know why dragging it didn't work.

[@3D_Printing]

Media sharing to XBox PlayStation please

[@frozenhouse5362]

i tried this ,but my other computers show as media devices only, both W10 pcs

[@ehl3717]

How to share pendrive which hasnt been plugged in yet, but i know the drive letter

[@jazzonfreak]

How to fix this error oxc000225? Thank you

[@kuteesamarkderrick7533]

EXCELLE3NT

[@darrinmanella7857]

I did everything you said and my other computer can see computer in file explore but when i click on it , it doesnt have access. Had computers my whole life and every time I try this it never works for me. Every thing you said i did. Checked, recheck 10 times. cursed with file sharing. Back to using usb dive.

[@reggiesilvestre4646]

private!!! thank you that was the missing step!