Windows 10: Cannot Connect To Shared Folder On Laptop | Prompting For Credentials

Discus and support Cannot Connect To Shared Folder On Laptop | Prompting For Credentials in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have been trying to connect to a shared folder on my laptop, but Network Credentials keeps prompting for my username and password no matter what... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Stigg, Jul 9, 2020.

  1. Stigg Win User

    Cannot Connect To Shared Folder On Laptop | Prompting For Credentials


    I have been trying to connect to a shared folder on my laptop, but Network Credentials keeps prompting for my username and password no matter what computer I try to connect to it from.

    All my Windows 10 computers are logged on using the same Microsoft account, but for some reason I cannot access the laptop anymore.

    I used to have the laptop connected via Ethernet, but I have recently switched over to Wi-Fi to make way for another desktop computer. Could that be a reason?

    Any ideas?

    Many thanks...

    :)
     
    Stigg, Jul 9, 2020
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  2. Arsenal Win User

    Win 10 PC accessing a Win 10 Everyone share prompted for credentials


    I have a new Windows 10 Home computer and I've selected a folder and shared it. I've added Everyone to the Share Permissions list with Full Control.


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    I've selected "Turn off password protected sharing" in the Advance Sharing Center.


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    When I try to access the share with a Windows 7 laptop in the home it connects right away without a prompt for credentials. When I try to access the share from another Windows 10 device (Surface) there is a prompt for credentials and I am unable to access the shared folder. There are no common account names between machines on my home network.

    On the Windows 10 machine which is trying to connect I have run Net use * /DELETE and removed all Windows Credentials using the Credentials Manager then rebooted both machines a few times. Still though the Windows 7 machine can access the share with no credentials and the Windows 10 machine can't access it at all.

    My goal is to get the share working for the Windows 10 machine as it works for the Windows 7. Full access, no prompt for credentials. I've workaround steps that will provide access so that type of information isn't needed.

    Thank you for taking the time to read my post and any help would be most appreciated.
     
    Arsenal, Jul 9, 2020
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  3. Win 10 PC accessing a Win 10 Everyone share prompted for credentials


    Here is the solution for this issue :

    1 Right click on the folder that you want to share
    2. Go to Properties
    3. Go to Security Tab then click Edit on group and usernames
    4. Click Add and on the user and group window click advance
    5. Click Find Now and look for Everyone on the Search results, Click OK to close the window and OK again
    6. Give the control you need for Everyone and click "OK"

    That should make that folder accessible without prompting for windows credentials Cannot Connect To Shared Folder On Laptop | Prompting For Credentials :)
     
    jeremygoce, Jul 9, 2020
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  4. kcjohn1 Win User

    Cannot Connect To Shared Folder On Laptop | Prompting For Credentials

    Network Share - Prompt for credentials


    Hi,

    I have recently gotten a Windows 10 machine. In my network I have Windows 8.1 machine with shared folders, and several other Windows 8/7 laptops with access. All those computers (including Xbox One) can see my desktop share computer and folders + access to the content of these folders without having to enter credentials (log in).

    My Windows 10 laptop I can see my desktop machine, but I can't see shared folders. If I click on the computer, it prompts me for login credentials. Why is this case and how can I disable this so I can have access to folders without login?
     
    kcjohn1, Jul 9, 2020
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