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In Windows 10, some features of file and folder sharing over a network have changed, including the removal of HomeGroup. Read on for answers to common questions about other changes to file and folder sharing in Windows 10.

How do I share files or folders over a network now?

To share a file or folder in File Explorer, do one of the following:

• Right-click or press a file, select Give access to > Specific people.
  

• Select a file, select the Share tab at the top of File Explorer, and then in the Share with section select Specific people.
  

If you select multiple files at once, you can share them all in the same way. It works for folders, too—share a folder, and all files in it will be shared.

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How do I stop sharing files or folders?

To stop sharing in File Explorer, do one of the following:

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• Right-click or press a file or folder, then select Give access to > Remove access.
  

• Select a file or folder, select the Share tab at the top of File Explorer, and then in the Share with section select Remove access.
  

Why does 'Stop sharing' or 'Remove access' show in File Explorer for files I haven't shared?

File Explorer shows the 'Remove access' option ('Stop sharing' in older versions of Windows 10) for all files, even those that aren't being shared over a network.

How do I tell which files or folders I've shared over a network?

Open File Explorer, then type localhost into the address bar.

Note: When you've shared a file from a folder in your user profile and you go to localhost, you'll see your user profile and all its files there. This doesn't mean that all of your files are shared—just that you have access to all your own files.

How do I turn on network discovery?

If you open File Explorer, go to Network, and see an error message ('Network discovery is turned off….'), you'll need to turn on Network discovery to see devices on the network that are sharing files. To turn it on, select the Network discovery is turned off banner, then select Turn on network discovery and file sharing.

How do I troubleshoot sharing files and folders?

To troubleshoot problems with sharing files or folders, follow the steps below on all computers from which you're trying to share.

• Update Windows 10.
  Open Windows Update

• Make sure the computers are on the same network. For example, if your computers connect to the internet through a wireless router, make sure they all connect through the same wireless router.

• If you're on a Wi-Fi network, set it to Private. To find out how, read Make a Wi-Fi network public or private in Windows 10.

• Turn on network discovery and file and printer sharing, and turn off password protected sharing.

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet , and on the right side, select Sharing options.

  2. Under Private, select Turn on Network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing.

  3. Under All Networks, select Turn off password protected sharing.

• Make sharing services start automatically.

  1. Press the Windows logo key + R.

  2. In the Run dialog box, type services.msc, and then select OK.

  3. Right-click each of the following services, select Properties, if they're not running, select Start, and next to Startup type, select Automatic:

     • Function Discovery Provider Host

     • Function Discovery Resource Publication

     • SSDP Discovery

     • UPnP Device Host

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Although there were vast improvements in automatic driver retrieval with each new version of Windows, in some situations, they need to be installed manually. Below are details on how to find recently downloaded device driver installations and the various ways to move them to another computer.

You cannot copy installed drivers to a new machine; you'll need fresh drivers. See the next section for details.

Locating downloaded drivers

As we mentioned in our disclaimer, users cannot move drivers that have already been installed from one computer to another. The reason for this issue is that the registry on the new machine won't have the proper file associations. Essentially, you need to download the installation file, copy it, and then move it to the other computer.

1. Locate and download the drivers you need for the other computer. Most are available on the device manufacturer's website or you can search our driver's page.
2. Find the downloaded drivers on your computer.
3. Copy the drivers to any of the media listed in the following section.
4. Install the drivers on the other computer.

Methods used for transferring drivers

USB thumb drive

If you have a USB thumb drive, it can be the easiest and fastest method to get drivers from one machine to another. If you don't already have one of these drives, we highly recommend you consider getting one from any local computer retail store. Many grocery stores also have these available.

Moving across the network

If these computers are on the same network, a network share can also be created to move these files from one computer to the other.

Disc or diskette

If you have a computer with a CD or DVD burner, copying the drivers to a disc is a great solution for moving them.

Additional information

• See the driver definition for further information and related links.