How to Troubleshoot ‘File and Print Sharing Resource is Online But isn’t Responding to Connection Attempts’ on Windows 10

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Many Windows users who cannot access one or more shared connections or folders on the local network attempt to run Windows network diagnostics to understand the problem. An error message may appear indicating that the file and print sharing resource is on the network, but is not responding to connection attempts.

Although this error is displayed in the tool, in most cases users report that they can browse files through the local shared network. However, they cannot access the local network. Therefore, it is important that you, as a user, understand the reasons for this error and how to fix it.

What is the reason for “The file and print sharing resource is on the network, but does not respond to connection attempts”?

• Windows 10 Error.
• PC cannot be found for the network.
• PeerBlock blocks the local connection.
• A third-party firewall blocks the connection.
• Windows forgets your computer’s login information
• One or more services required for the file and print sharing resource are not running.

How to resolve the “File and print sharing resource is on the network, but does not respond to connection attempts”?

Install pending Windows updates

1. Click Start and select Settings.
2. Go to Updates and security.
3. Click on Windows Update.
4. Check to see if an update is available.
5. Click Download Now to download and install the update.
6. After installing the update, restart your computer and see if the situation has improved.

Disabling the Windows Firewall

1. Click on Start and select Settings.
2. Go to Update and Security.
3. Click on Windows Security.
4. In the right pane, click Firewall and Network Protection.
5. Click on the currently active network.
6. Click on the switch under “Windows Defender Firewall” to disable the Windows Defender firewall.
7. Now try accessing the shared folder and see if the “File and Printer Sharing” error is resolved.
8. Be sure to re-enable the firewall once the error is fixed.

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