Set your Windows 11 PC Network Profile to Private and Make Sure File and Print Sharing is Turned On!

How to ensure your Windows 11 PC's network profile is set to Private (and not Public) and that file and print sharing is turned on!!

1. Check and Set Your Network Profile to Private

• Open Settings:

• Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
• Go to Network & Internet:
• In the left-hand menu, click on "Network & Internet."
• Choose Your Network:
• Click on "Properties" next to your current network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
• Set Network Profile to Private:
• Under "Network profile type," select "Private."
• This setting makes your PC discoverable on the network, which is necessary for File and Printer Sharing.

2. Turn On File and Printer Sharing

• Open Control Panel:

• Press Windows + R, type control, and press Enter.
• In the Control Panel, select "Network and Sharing Center."

• Access Advanced Sharing Settings:

• On the left side of the Network and Sharing Center window, click on "Change advanced sharing settings."

• Enable File and Printer Sharing:

• Expand the Private network profile section.
• Under File and Printer sharing, select "Turn on file and printer sharing."
• Save the Changes:
• Scroll down and click "Save changes."

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