File sharing over a network in Windows 10

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Under All Networks, select Turn off password protected sharing.

Make sharing services start automatically.

Press the Windows logo key + R.

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

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

Connecting to Windows Networks Shares from Ubuntu Desktop

Remote users can connect over the network and access shared files and folders as if they were directly connected to the local machines. This is a convenient way to make files and folders available to other people on your local network.

This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to access Windows network shares from Ubuntu desktops. When you open Ubuntu file manager, it should find network shares that are automatically advertise across the network.

Ubuntu and other desktop computers should be able to view and connect to the shares… however, if the shares are not advertised, you will need to connect to the shares manually by typing the resource network address. To get started with access Windows shares across the network, follow the guide below:

Access Windows Shares

To browse Windows files over the network, open the Files application from the Activities overview (top left corner) or click File Manager on the dock and click Other Locations in the sidebar.

Connect to a file server

To connect to Windows shares, use the guide below:

In the file manager, click Other Locations in the sidebar.

In Connect to Server , enter the address of the server, in the form of a URL . Details on supported URLs are listed below .

If you have connected to the server before, you can click on it in the Recent Servers list.

Then click the Click Connect button . The files on the server will be shown. You can browse the files just as you would for those on your own computer. The server will also be added to the sidebar so you can access it quickly in the future.

Windows computers use a proprietary protocol to share files over a local area network. Computers on a Windows network are sometimes grouped into domains for organization and to better control access. If you have the right permissions on the remote computer, you can connect to a Windows share from the file manager.

A typical Windows share URL looks like this:

This how to connect to Windows shares from Ubuntu.

Подключение к удаленному компьютеру Connect to a Remote Computer

Область применения: Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 Applies to: Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2

Чтобы управлять ресурсами хранилища на удаленном компьютере, можно подключиться к компьютеру из диспетчера ресурсов файлового сервера. To manage storage resources on a remote computer, you can connect to the computer from File Server Resource Manager. При установленном подключении диспетчер ресурсов файлового сервера позволяет управлять квотами, файлами фильтра блокировки файлов, управлять категориями, планировать создание задач по управлению файлами и создавать отчеты по этим удаленным ресурсам. While you are connected, File Server Resource Manager allows you to manage quotas, screen files, manage classifications, schedule file management tasks, and generate reports with those remote resources.

Диспетчер ресурсов файлового сервера может управлять ресурсами на локальном или удаленном компьютере, однако не на обоих одновременно. File Server Resource Manager can manage resources on either the local computer or a remote computer, but not both at the same time.

Чтобы подключиться к удаленному компьютеру из диспетчера ресурсов файлового сервера, выполните следующие действия. To connect to a remote computer from File Server Resource Manager

В разделе Администрирование выберите Диспетчер ресурсов файлового сервера. In Administrative Tools, click File Server Resource Manager.

В древе консоли щелкните правой кнопкой мыши Диспетчер ресурсов файлового сервера, а затем нажмите Подключение к другому компьютеру. In the console tree, right-click File Server Resource Manager, and then click Connect to Another Computer.

В диалоговом окне Подключение к другому компьютеру нажмите кнопку Другой компьютер. In the Connect to Another Computer dialog box, click Another computer. Затем введите имя сервера, к которому необходимо подключиться (или щелкните Обзор, чтобы найти удаленный компьютер). Then type the name of the server you want to connect to (or click Browse to search for a remote computer).

Нажмите кнопку ОК. Click OK.

Команда Подключение к другому компьютеру доступна только при открытии диспетчера ресурсов файлового сервера в разделе Администрирование. The Connect to Another Computer command is available only when you open File Server Resource Manager from Administrative Tools. При осуществлении доступа к диспетчеру ресурсов файлового сервера из диспетчера серверов эта команда недоступна. When you access File Server Resource Manager from Server Manager, the command is not available.

Дополнительные сведения Additional considerations

Для управления удаленными ресурсам с помощью диспетчера ресурсов файлового сервера: To manage remote resources with File Server Resource Manager:

• Вы должны осуществить вход в систему локального компьютера, используя учетную запись домена, являющуюся членом группы Администраторы на удаленном компьютере. You must be logged on to the local computer with a domain account that is a member of the Administrators group on the remote computer.
• Удаленный компьютер должен работать под управлением Windows Server, и должен быть установлен диспетчер ресурсов файлового сервера. The remote computer must be running Windows Server, and File Server Resource Manager must be installed.
• На удаленном компьютере должно быть включено исключение Управление удаленным диспетчером ресурсов файлового сервера. The Remote File Server Resource Manager Management exception on the remote computer must be enabled. Включите это исключение, используя брандмауэр Windows на панели управления. Enable this exception by using Windows Firewall in Control Panel.

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You can connect to a server or network share to browse and view files on that server, exactly as if they were on your own computer. This is a convenient way to download or upload files on the internet, or to share files with other people on your local network.

To browse files over the network, open the Files application from the Activities overview, and click Other Locations in the sidebar. The file manager will find any computers on your local area network that advertise their ability to serve files. If you want to connect to a server on the internet, or if you do not see the computer you’re looking for, you can manually connect to a server by typing in its internet/network address.

Connect to a file server

In the file manager, click Other Locations in the sidebar.

In Connect to Server , enter the address of the server, in the form of a URL . Details on supported URLs are listed below .

If you have connected to the server before, you can click on it in the Recent Servers list.

Click Connect . The files on the server will be shown. You can browse the files just as you would for those on your own computer. The server will also be added to the sidebar so you can access it quickly in the future.

Writing URLs

A URL , or uniform resource locator , is a form of address that refers to a location or file on a network. The address is formatted like this:

The scheme specifies the protocol or type of server. The example.com portion of the address is called the domain name . If a username is required, it is inserted before the server name:

Some schemes require the port number to be specified. Insert it after the domain name:

Below are specific examples for the various server types that are supported.

Types of servers

You can connect to different types of servers. Some servers are public, and allow anybody to connect. Other servers require you to log in with a username and password.

You may not have permissions to perform certain actions on files on a server. For example, on public FTP sites, you will probably not be able to delete files.

The URL you enter depends on the protocol that the server uses to export its file shares.

If you have a secure shell account on a server, you can connect using this method. Many web hosts provide SSH accounts to members so they can securely upload files. SSH servers always require you to log in.

A typical SSH URL looks like this:

When using SSH, all the data you send (including your password) is encrypted so that other users on your network can’t see it.

FTP is a popular way to exchange files on the Internet. Because data is not encrypted over FTP, many servers now provide access through SSH. Some servers, however, still allow or require you to use FTP to upload or download files. FTP sites with logins will usually allow you to delete and upload files.

A typical FTP URL looks like this:

Sites that allow you to download files will sometimes provide public or anonymous FTP access. These servers do not require a username and password, and will usually not allow you to delete or upload files.

A typical anonymous FTP URL looks like this:

Some anonymous FTP sites require you to log in with a public username and password, or with a public username using your email address as the password. For these servers, use the FTP (with login) method, and use the credentials specified by the FTP site.

Windows computers use a proprietary protocol to share files over a local area network. Computers on a Windows network are sometimes grouped into domains for organization and to better control access. If you have the right permissions on the remote computer, you can connect to a Windows share from the file manager.

A typical Windows share URL looks like this:

Based on the HTTP protocol used on the web, WebDAV is sometimes used to share files on a local network and to store files on the internet. If the server you’re connecting to supports secure connections, you should choose this option. Secure WebDAV uses strong SSL encryption, so that other users can’t see your password.

A WebDAV URL looks like this:

UNIX computers traditionally use the Network File System protocol to share files over a local network. With NFS, security is based on the UID of the user accessing the share, so no authentication credentials are needed when connecting.