Windows 10: Cannot share - Credentials incorrect - They are not!

I am pulling my hair out herePCs on the network all running windows 11, latest version as of June 5th 24Networks are set to publicShares can be seen in network tabClick one one to accessIt asks for credentials.I enter my Microsoft Live credentials, same on all PCS.It tells me my username or password is incorrect.It absolutely, 100% is not incorrectWhy can I not share folders in Windows 11?

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Network Credentials Incorrect

File sharing has been broken since they removed Homegroup. So I give all the best resources for setting up and troubleshooting File Sharing, so if one thing doesn't work you can try another.

In your case you said you had a problem with Network Credentials so I provided everything possible to do for that as well.

You asked what is the point of trying to get into folder shares and permissions, the answer is that everything depends upon that.



I've helped thousands of users fix File Sharing problems in Windows 10. The ones who actually perform the steps almost always get it fixed, although it can be difficult. Those who complain about having to do too much work, and don't report back or engage on a single step, are of course not going to get it fixed.

If you want to fix this, then start at the top of the list and report back results as you go, which will help me know what else to suggest. If you need help with any steps I will be here to help.

 

Network Sharing prompts for password (Password protected sharing turned off) - Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



As you’ve already turned off password protected sharing, this issue could be due to the incorrect cached credentials stored on the PC. I suggest you to try the steps listed below and check if it works.

• Open Control Panel and categorize to view by
  small icons.
  
• Click on User Accounts and choose your
  User Name.
  
• On the left pane, click on Manage your credentials.
  Under Windows Credentials, remove the shared computer credentials and save the changes.
  
• Exit Control Panel and restart the machine to see if the issue persists.
  

Let us know how it goes.

Regards,

 

Network Credentials Incorrect

Some steps are repeated so that new ones can be introduced in the same tutorials.

The Network Credentials failure error is due to the Credentials Manager being disabled. If you want Password Protected Sharing then it needs to be enabled. Follow the steps to set up Password Protected Sharing in Windows 10:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/49827-turn-...

https://superuser.com/questions/1506809/how-to-...

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/65989...