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W11 Home, Net View fails with "System error 53 has occurred. The network path was not found.". used to work?

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Error when you try to access shared resources on a computer: System error 53

This problem may occur if File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is disabled or is not installed.

Resolution
To resolve this problem, make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled. To do this, follow these steps:

Log on to the computer by using administrative credentials.

Double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel, and then double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

Double-click the network connection you want to modify, and then click Properties.

On the General tab in the Components checked are used by this connection area, locate File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. If it is not listed, install it by clicking the Install button and then double-clicking Service.

Make sure that the check box next to File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is selected. This setting makes shared resources available on the network.