Windows 10: If I do a reset this PC, can I setup local user password network share

I was wanting to share files on the LAN but it requires a password. If I do a reset, sign in with a PIN and my Microsoft account, how can I setup a local user password so that I can share files on the LAN?

Lot of work just to do that one thing.

Anyone have a step by step? There is apparently an unknown local password set and it can not be changed. I login with PIN on all my PC.

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How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

• If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
  • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
  • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
  • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.

 

How to limit Windows Sharing to one PC on a network?

Is the one PC in particular a different PC on the local network?

+1 to what newtekie1 said if you want a quick and simple route.

You could restrict by using Password Protected Sharing in Network and Sharing Center advanced settings. Then create a user or user(s) with credentials (passwords), and add them to shares or remove them from shares. Then if you don't want someone accessing anymore, lock their account, remove it, change the password. Probably above and beyond what you need for this situation though.

 

W10 Sharing on LAN -- Need to REFRESH Network to access shares

I still think this must be a setting and so re-installing Win10 won't fix. Before you reinstall, I suggest that you create a new Workgroup and see if that works. (Choose Work in the Wizard, not home)

Good luck...

Regards