Unable to Share Files Folder Printer in Network Windows 11

• Right-click the folder you want to share and select Properties.
• Go to the Sharing tab and click Advanced Sharing.
• Check Share this folder.
• Click Permissions, select Everyone, and check Full Control, Change, and Read.
• Click Apply/OK, then in the Security tab, ensure "Everyone" also has permission there. 

2. Enable Network Discovery and File Sharing 

• Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
• Ensure Network discovery and File and printer sharing are turned on under the Private profile.
• Under All Networks, you may need to Turn off password protected sharing temporarily to test if it's an authentication issue. 

3. Enable Insecure Guest Logons (Fixes Access Denied) 

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter to open Group Policy Editor.
• Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Lanman Workstation.
• Double-click Enable insecure guest logons and set it to Enabled. 

4. Enable SMB 1.0 (For Legacy Devices) 

• Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Start menu.
• Scroll down, find SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support, check it, and click OK.
• Restart your computer. 

5. Check Network Profile

Ensure your network is set to Private, not Public. 

• Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi (or Ethernet).
• Click on your network connection and set the Network profile type to Private.