Windows 10: Enter Network Credentials -- Password protected sharing is off

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  1. LIONEL BATEMAN III
    Lionel Bateman III Win User

    Enter Network Credentials -- Password protected sharing is off


    Hello,I have a Windows 10 machine that I am trying to connect to another Windows 10 machine. It used to work with no issues.On the machine I am trying to connect to Password Protected Sharing is off. I added a user and password and still get the same error.Two other machines Win 10 Laptops can connect to the other machine without issues. I've tried it with the firewall turned off, and turned on. AV turned off/turned on. I am about out of ideas.

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    Lionel Bateman III, Mar 7, 2023
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  2. ARUN B J
    Arun B J Win User

    Enter Network Credentials !

    Hi Mohammed,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to turn off the protection and try, follow the steps below and check, if it helps:

    • Go to system tray and click on network and sharing.
    • Select change advanced sharing settings at the left top of the screen.
    • At the bottom select All network.
    • Select password protected sharing.
    • Turn off password protected sharing.


    Method 2: Run Troubleshooter

    • Press Windows key and type Network and sharing center
    • Click on troubleshoot problems
    • Run all the troubleshooter and check if it helps.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Mar 7, 2023
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  3. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User
    Asking to enter network credentials when access files on network

    Hi Steve,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that after an update, you get a prompt to enter network credentials to access files over network. I’ll certainly help you with the issue.



    Ideally, if you have never used credentials to access files over network, you may want to check the network settings and see if Password protected sharing is turned off. To do this, refer the steps mentioned below:



    1. Go to control panel > Click on
      network and internet >       Click on network and sharing.
    2. Click on Change advance sharing settings
      on the left pane.
    3. Turn off password protected sharing.
    4. Click on Save changes


    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Mar 7, 2023
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  4. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User

    Enter Network Credentials -- Password protected sharing is off

    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,
     
    Junaid_A, Mar 7, 2023
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