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What is File sharing Issue?

In computing, a shared resource, or network share, is a computing resource made available from a host to other hosts on a computer network. local network or corporate intranet, seamlessly as if it were a resource of the local machine. Network sharing is made possible by inter-process communication over the network. Computer problems can be very boring, especially network and sharing issues. There are many aspects of networking where problems can arise. For example, some settings that you or others might manipulate might prevent users from seeing each other’s files. Some settings may not be configured correctly from the start. Windows and the underlying network technology may also have problems.

Symptoms File Sharing Issues

On Windows XP computers that are configured as members of a workgroup in a peer-to-peer network environment, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

•  You can not access shared folders or files.
• You can not locate other computers in the workgroup.
• You receive the following error message when you double-click the workgroup in My Network Places

Solution to solve File Sharing Issues

Solution 1- Restart the network connection

Sometimes rebooting, or disabling, and re-enabling a network connection / adapter can help make the sharing work. The adapter may not work properly, be it the fault of the adapter or Windows.To refresh the connection, open the Network Connections window through Control Panel or Vista Network and Sharing Center. Then right-click the problem adapter and click Disable. Give it a moment, then click again with the right mouse button and click Activate.

Solution 2- Restart your computer

As with other computer problems, some problems can be solved simply by restarting the PC. There may be a problem with Windows or the network connection that prevents sharing. To refresh your computer, restart it normally.

Solution 3- Restart the router

This technique is most applicable when sharing does not work on all computers. Network routers are small computers and, like your PC, they can lock themselves and have their own problems. Restarting your router can solve the problem. Simply unplug the unit for a few seconds and then plug it back in again. Then, try another share.

Solution 4- Enable NetBIOS over TCP / IP and Start the Computer Browser Service

To resolve this problem, make sure that NetBIOS over TCP / IP is enabled and that the Computer Browser service is running on each computer in the workgroup. To do this, follow these steps.

 Step 1: Enable NetBIOS over TCP / IP

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. 2. Click Network Connections.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
3. Click Internet Protocol (TCP / IP), and then click Properties.
4. Click the General tab, and then click Advanced.
5. Click the WINS tab.
6. Under NetBIOS Setting, click Enable NetBIOS Over TCP / IP, and then click OK two times.
7. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
8. Close the Network Connections window.

Step 2: Start the Computer Browser service

1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
2. Double-click Services and Applications.
3. Double-click Services.
4. On the right side, right-click Computer Browser, and then click Start.
5.  Close the Computer Management window.

Solution 5- Install the file and printer share and make sure that it is not blocked by the Windows Firewall

Step 1: Install File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks

1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
3. Click the General tab, and then click Install.
4. Click Service, and then click Add.
5. In the Network Service list, click File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
6. Click Close.

Step 2: Make sure file and printer sharing is not blocked by the Windows Firewall.

1. Click Start, click Run, type firewall.cpl, and then click OK.
2. On the General tab, make sure that the Do not allow exceptions check box is not selected.
3. Click the Exceptions tab.
4. On the Exceptions tab, make sure that the File and Printer Sharing check box is selected, and then click OK.