The Windows File Sharing tool allows you to share files over the local connection.

All it’s crucial that you do is switch on the tool and configure some configs.

However, this tool often runs into issues and displays error messages like, File Sharing is busted.

An illustration of a computer showing a folder

In this article, well show you how to fix the Windows File Sharing tool when it suddenly malfunctions.

So, an easy way out is to re-initiate the tool.

Your gadget likely uses 128-bit encryption to protect File Sharing connections.

Enabling the File Sharing Tool

However, some Windows devices don’t support 128-bit encryption and use either 40- or 56-bit encryption.

To address the problem, youd have tochange the encryption level for File Sharing connections.

Configure the connection Connections Service prefs

The File Sharing connection issue might sometimes stem from the Windows service prefs.

Disabling the “Password Protected Sharing” Option

For example, it might be due to the way youve configured the connection Connections service parameters.

So, an easy way out in this case is torun the relevant Windows built-in troubleshooters.

For example, you could tackle the problem by using theInternet Connections,web link Adapters, andIncoming Connectionstroubleshooters.

Selecting a Different File Sharing Connection

Here are the steps for running this tool:

cycle your PC to apply all these changes.

Repair Your PC’s internet Drivers

Still struggling to deal with the issue?

Maybe your system has some incompatible or corrupted online grid drivers.

Enabling the SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support Option

In this case, you could tackle the problem by either updating or reinstalling your PCs faulty connection drivers.

However, this tool often runs into various problems.

If File Sharing pops up error messages, try fixing it using any of the solutions weve covered.

Enabling the File Sharing Option in the Windows Firewall Settings

Otherwise, you might want to check out the other methods for transferring files between computers.

Configuring the Network Connections Service Settings

Running the Internet Connections troubleshooter on Windows

Running the Network adapter troubleshooter on Windows

Running the Incoming Connections troubleshooter on Windows

Updating Network Drivers on Windows

Scanning for hardware changes on Windows