Can't access network computers

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  1. Posts : 333
    Linux (Debian, Android)
       #1

    Can't access network computers


    Every time I try to access a computer on the network I get this error:

    Can't access network computers-network.png

    I am the only user on this computer and am part of the administrators group.
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  2. Posts : 4,364
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
       #2

    Do you have access to those computers that you are trying to access?
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  3. Posts : 144
    Windows 7 Rc Build 7264 x86, Ubuntu
       #3

    I'm not a network jock, but I did come across this post in the Vista Forums by someone having the same issue.

    They seem to have some good tutorials listed there.

    Inability to expand network folder for computer - Vista Forums

    Hope this helps

    Scott
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  4. Posts : 333
    Linux (Debian, Android)
    Thread Starter
       #4

    The one I'm trying to access is my own computer. I tried resetting the windows firewall to default policy and turned network discovery and file sharing back on but that didn't change anything.

    I have no other software firewall.
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  5. Posts : 4,364
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
       #5

    you cannot access your own computer *from* your own computer?

    Hmm - interesting - I have mine working perfectly fine. What AV software are you using?
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  6. Posts : 333
    Linux (Debian, Android)
    Thread Starter
       #6

    This is what it says in the troubleshooter:

    Can't access network computers-sharedfolder.png

    I'm using Microsoft Security Essentials 64-bit.
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  7. Posts : 4,364
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
       #7

    That might be the issue then. Try disabling that and see if it works- also, did you let the troubleshooter complete all tasks?
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  8. Posts : 333
    Linux (Debian, Android)
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Yeah I let the troubleshooter go through all the steps and disabled/renabled file sharing.

    I tried pinging \\seandesk and net view \\seandesk and both were successful.

    I also flushed the DNS cache and restarted the DNS Client service.

    None of that seemed to fix it.
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  9. Posts : 4,364
    Windows 11 21H2 Current build
       #9

    Are your public folders on? Also, was this an upgrade or a clean install? I have had some major issues with upgrading in terms of permissions problems with folders on a second HD that is not the system drive yet where I do store system-related stuff, like program files for games installations, my Special folders, etc.
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  10. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 64bit
       #10

    Check your WORKGROUP. Make sure it is the same on all computers. (go to control panel, system)
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