Windows 10: Network Credentials

I did everything you did but I is still have the problem.
I use static addresses nothing has changed
I did the first major up date when it came out,
I just did the second computer and access is gone.
Joe
update:all a sudden it was but not anymore?

 

Thank You linw. I was having the same problem and sure enough, it worked.

 

Hi,I've still got the same issue. I've tried all the steps that are mentioned in this thread. I'm trying to access a shared folder on our local server (LAN). Tried adding two accounts in the server just to try logging in. But didnt work at all.Tried adding the credentials in Windows Credentials MgrSet the IP addressremoved the 'logging in with the email id' feature (set a normal login a/c) - as mentioned aboveI'm using an Acer One 10 running Win 10 Home.Please help.

 

This is the only one that has helped and has solved the problem I am very grateful to you *Smile

 

Martinr,

Thank you! I used my Microsoft Account login credentials and (POOF!) I was logged into the other computer (a notebook) on my little network.

 

I know its probably simple but check that the date and time is set correctly. This can be the cause of loads of niggling issues.

 

I have the same issue. It's only been a problem since I installed the 1607 version of Win 10. Previously (on Win 10 1511) all worked fine.

In explorer I can see the computer on which the shared drive is located, but when I click on the name I get the dreaded "Enter network credentials" pop-up window.

Computer A is a desktop PC, which has a shared partition "Data on A960".

Computer B is a laptop PC, which has a shard partition "Data on T400".

Computer A can see and access the share on computer B, however computer B cannot do likewise.

The strange thing is that computer A also hosts a shared printer and computer B can print to the printer without any issues, so it's unlikely to be related to any issues with IP addresses (I assume!).

Both PCs have a admin-level user account, with no password, and the accounts are not linked to any online or external Microsoft accounts. I've tried entering the host and username of each PC when attempting to log-in via the Network credentials pop-up window, with no luck.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can try next?

Cheers,

Mike.

 

add a password to your sharing machines logon, try login then with the same credentials but using "XXXXXX\username" as the login where the xxxxx is the sharing computer name. (remember big letters)

 

I stumbled across this solution, which immediately worked for me:

• Settings => Network & Internet => Network and Sharing Center (near bottom middle) => Change advanced sharing settings (near top left)
• Scroll to the bottom, and expand "All Networks"
• Select "Turn off password protected sharing"

I was so happy to find a toggle for my/our specific problem, but I have to admit this is quite hidden. I did have to redefine the network sharing permissions for each folder.

I don't know if this is the solution you're looking for, but it suffices for my very basic needs.

 

Yes, that's how I fixed my access to shared folders between PCs. If you turn on password protected sharing, you get the credentials nag box which never accepts any of the user account passwords.

 

Hi.
First.. Please excuse my poor english as I am german. I'll try to describe my problem as good as I can.

So.. back to "yakbox"-quote...
This is how I run my PCs since I use a network.
But for some reason it is not possible anymore since the 1607 update to switch off the "password protected sharing". It is somehow locked in the password protection mode. I can change it by clicking on "Turn off..." and I can also click on "Save Changes" - but the changes wont save. After expanding "All Networks" again the "Password Protection.." is ON again.

I have a second Desktop PC which is identical to the one with this issue. The second one does not have this problem.
There I can turn off the password protection and save it - and then it is saved and stays OFF .

I dont know what is going on there?!
Even a network reset didn't help.

Any help would be nice.. *Sad

 

I had that problem in Windows 8 and enclose my fix below. I don't know if this solution will work in Windows 10 since the Guest account is handled differently, but it's worth a try:

• Enable guest account -run net user Guest /active:yes from an admin command prompt
• Run netplwiz and set no password for guest account
• Turn off password protected sharing
• Disable guest account -run net user Guest /active:no from an admin command prompt

 

Thx for your reply, but.. maybe a silly question.. How can I enable the/a guest account?

I only have five options in the UA-Manager:
- Changes for own account
- Change own accountname
- Change own account-type
- manage another account
- changes for UAC

 

You need to run those commands in bold from an admin command prompt - Windows Key + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin)

 

Thats what I did (yes, admin command prompt). Answer: "The user name couldn't be found".