How to fix the error that cannot access another machine in Windows 10 LAN

One of the common errors when using LAN is not being able to access another computer. So when we encounter a situation, how should we handle it? Follow the article to know how to fix it when you cannot access another computer in LAN on Windows 10 computer!

Cause of not being able to access other computers on the LAN: Your  computer  is setting up the network as Public Network (public connection). That is why the system has turned off sharing over LAN to protect the machine.

1. Check the LAN settings

Step 1: Go to the Wifi icon in the lower right corner, select Network & Internet settings.

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Step 2: Select Change Connection properties.

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Step 3: Select Private and done.

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2. Turn off firewall

Step 1: Go to Control Panel.

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Step 2: Select System and Security.

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Step 3: Select Windows Defender Firewall.

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Step 4: On the left side, select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.

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Step 5: Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall, Turn off Windows Defender Firewall at the bottom and click OK.

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3. Enable Network discovery

Step 1: Go to the Wifi icon in the lower right corner, select Network & Internet settings.

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Step 2: Select Sharing options.

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Step 3: Select Turn on network discovery, Turn on file and printer sharing and click Save Changes.

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4. Check connection between 2 computers

Step 1: Press the Windows + R combination, then type cmd at Open and click OK.

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Step 2: Type ipconfig and press Enter.

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Step 3: View and copy the computer's IP address.

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Step 4: Go back to step 1, then press ping + IP in step 3 and Enter. If the result is shown in the picture, 2 computers are connected properly in the LAN.

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Step 5: If it doesn't match the results above, go to This PC> Right-click and select Properties.

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Step 6: Select Change settings.

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Step 7: Select Change> Select Workgroup> Click OK.

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Step 8: Restart the computer and complete.

Hope this article provides you with useful information on how to access other computers in LAN on Windows 10. Wish you success and see you in the following topics.

Micah Soto

Update 21 January 2021