Windows 10: Password protected sharing over Network sharing

How can we turn on password protected sharing over Network sharing,thank you

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Cannot turn off the password protected sharing. The option for password protected sharing is not there

Hi Ankit,

Is this the exact process/steps you are using?

Open Control Panel

Go to Network and Sharing Center

Select Change advanced sharing settings in the left pane

Expand the network you want to disable password protected sharing on by clicking the down arrow on the right of the profile

Select 'Turn off password protected sharing' and then click Save changes.

 

Turn on password protected sharing over Network sharing.

Hi Jerry,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern. We recommend you to follow the steps mentioned below to turn on password protected sharing over a network.

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Click on Network and Sharing Center.

3. Click on Change advanced sharing settings on the left pane.

4. Expand All Networks profile.

5. Check the radio button behind Turn on password protected sharing.

6. Click on Save changes.

We also recommend you to refer
Files Sharing over a network in Windows 10 for more detailed information.

Regards,

 

SHARING: PASSWORD PROTECTED SHARING

Windows 10 64-bit.

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings>All Networks

Stuck on "Turn on password protected sharing." Will not change.