Windows 10: Prevent Win 10 Updates Resetting "Password Protected Sharing" to ON

Discus and support Prevent Win 10 Updates Resetting "Password Protected Sharing" to ON in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; All of the 6 PCs on my LAN workgroup have "Password Protected Sharing" set to OFF. Over the years, some windows updates reset that setting to ON. Can I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Joatmon, Sep 6, 2020.

  1. JOATMON
    Joatmon Win User

    Prevent Win 10 Updates Resetting "Password Protected Sharing" to ON


    All of the 6 PCs on my LAN workgroup have "Password Protected Sharing" set to OFF. Over the years, some windows updates reset that setting to ON. Can I block updates from from doing that?

    I could change permission settings in the registry, but that may cause updates to fail.
    I could also create a weekly task that does the job.

    The family has finally pushed me over the edge! I don't want to hear: "Dad, I can't write my file to the shared documents folder" ANYMORE!

    Thanks for any suggestions you may have!
    Jim

    Windows 10 Pro V1909

    :)
     
    Joatmon, Sep 6, 2020
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  2. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

    • If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
      • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
      • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Sep 6, 2020
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  3. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User
    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, Sep 6, 2020
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Prevent Win 10 Updates Resetting "Password Protected Sharing" to ON

    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.
     
    DaveM121, Sep 6, 2020
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