Windows 10: Invalid Credentials when file sharing on windows 10

Hello,I am trying to set up file sharing with a friend but he keeps on getting asked for credentials when trying to access my folder. I have 'Turn off password-protected-sharing' and have set up the necessary sharing and security options.Any ideas?Thanks, Charlie

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Windows 11 network share invalid credentials

I added my first windows 11 machine to my network. Still getting used to it. However, Network File Sharing isn't working. I have searched and found these list of 10+ things to try. No luck. I can share between 2 Windows 10 machines, that works not so between 10 and 11. Using the same Microsoft account (admin) on both machines. Was hoping to move some major data from old machine. The login screen complains invalid user ID or password before you enter anything. I can login to the account on ms site so.i know user and password are correct. I can login between windows 10.machines.

I'm not sure why being able to share isn't simple. It is basic function. The list seems to imply it is disabled by default and you need to start stuff. It even suggests disabling password seems really insecure.

What should I do?

Wallace

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Problem sharing files and Network Credentials error

Hi, networking in Win 10 is frustrating to set up and requires multiple steps- you are far from alone in reporting issues. Indeed, even when it is correctly configured people have found it needs 'help' so when you boot up or resume a PC, networking is re-established in a reasonable time.

From the Tutorial section (do take time to become familiar with this fantastic resource):
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/

Here's the starting point for setting it up:
Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10

Note that related tutorials are always listed after the main body of the text.

The comments following may help you assess some of the issues you've encountered.

Note you can back up and restore shares and permissions, but I've not seen a way to reset them:
Backup and Restore Network Shares and Permissions in Windows

It may be. As you might guess, it means the link is broken/not valid/temporarily not available.

This will be how you created your mapped drive:
Map Network Drive in Windows 10
(I find the title confusing, as it's really mapping a networked folder...)
Z: simply points to a folder on another PC on your network. The x will disappear when networking is established.

Password/credentials expired: a search for
windows netorking password expired
may help. This reviews this issue:
Enter Network Credentials On Windows 10 - Error Fix