Windows File Sharing does not work with firewall disabled

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I have a Windows 7 computer which I am trying to use for sharing files over my home network (but not using a homegroup).

Here is what I have tried so far.

  • Network Discovery and File and Print Sharing is enabled for both Private and Public Networks.
  • Windows Firewall is disabled.
  • I can access files on other computers properly.
  • The System process is listening on Port 0.0.0.0:445.
  • The user password is 8 characters or more.
  • The 4 services involved are all running.
  • IPv6 is enabled, but I don't know if that matters for regular file sharing.

From the computer in question,

  • Accessing \\localhost works properly.
  • Accessing \\computer-name only shows the share list but I can't open them.
  • Accessing \\ip-address doesn't even show the list of shares.

From other computers, I am unable to see anything and I am never prompted for a password. It times out after 30-60 seconds.

Is there something in Event Viewer which I can use to further determine what the problem is?

Reinstalling Windows is definitely NOT an option.

Arlen Beiler

Posted 2019-03-21T03:54:05.127

Reputation: 1 108

Possible duplicate of Cannot connect to Windows share via local network IP address, but can by localhost

– I say Reinstate Monica – 2019-03-21T12:14:05.793

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