Windows 10: Can't access shared folder unless logged into a local account.

I've noticed that whenever I try accessing a shared folder on my desktop from another device, I'm only able to successfully do so when I switch to a local account instead of using my microsoft account. I've already tried doing "whoami" in the cmd prompt and using that for the username, but it still doesn't work. I'm guessing I'll just have to use a local account from now on if I wanna be able to share files between my devices as easily unless someone knows of a solution.For context my desktop is running Windows 11 and the device I was using is my S22 Ultra, but I've had this issue even before

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Cannot access shared network drive


Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


If this helps.
step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
step 3a remove Everyone from list
step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.

 

Can't access shared folders on other PCs if logged in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft Work Account

Hi,

There are several reasons why you cannot access the shared folder on other computers while you're using your Microsoft account. There may be an issue with your account or there is a compatibility issues between Microsoft accounts and local accounts. We recommend
that you isolate the issue by using another Microsoft account as the log in on your computer to see if you'll be able to access the shared folders of the other computers. If you do not have another Microsoft account, we suggest that you create one so that
you can continue on isolating the issue.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Sharing folders over network - access denied

Hello,

To troubleshoot your concern with sharing files over the network using your Windows 10 device, we suggest that you run the Shared folders troubleshooter and check if it helps. Kindly refer to the steps below:

• Type in Troubleshooting in the search box and press
  Enter.
• Click View all.
• Click Shared Folders.
• Click Next and follow on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps.