Windows 10: Unable to connect to computer on local home, private network

Computer 1 and Computer 2 are on the same Workgroup. There are No Windows Credentials on either Computer 1 or Computer 2. I am not getting the Enter Network Credentials windows anymore on either computer on trying to access the other computer from one computer. I have made the following configuration modifications:Turned on "Network discovery" and "File and printer sharing"Shared both the computers with EveryoneSelected "Turn off password-protected sharing"services.msc: Ensured that the following services are running and set to Automatic startup type: Function Discovery Provider Host, Function

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Connecting computer with no internet connection to network printer


@dk1971

1. Open Admin command and type: ipconfig
   
   
   
2. Win+X->Control Panel->Netwok and Sharing Center
   Follow the screen shot. This should disable internet access from this PC but allows access to local device(s)
   NOTE: Use the IP & Subnet Mask from step 1. Leave Default gateway & DNS Server blank
   
   
   

 

Credentials Needed to Access Computer over Private Network

Hello there,

I understand you're facing challenges accessing shared files and folders between your Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 Pro computers on a private network. Sharing resources on a network can involve a bit of configuration, so let's work through some steps to help you out:

1. Create Matching Local User Accounts:
   
   • On both PCs, set up local user accounts with identical usernames and passwords.
     
   • Use these credentials when prompted while accessing shared resources.
     
2. Adjust Network Discovery and Sharing Settings:
   
   • Open the Settings app on both computers.
     
   • Navigate to "Network & Internet" > "Sharing" (Windows 11) or "Network & Sharing Center" > "Change advanced sharing settings" (Windows 10).
     
   • Make sure that network discovery and file and printer sharing are enabled.
     
3. Use "Connect using different credentials":
   
   • When asked for credentials, try "Connect using different credentials."
     
   • Format the username as COMPUTERNAME\USERNAME (e.g., PC1\John).
     
   • Enter the corresponding password.
     
4. Shared Folder Permissions:
   
   • On the Windows 10 computer, right-click the shared folder and choose "Properties."
     
   • Head to the "Sharing" tab, then click "Advanced Sharing."
     
   • Confirm that "Permissions" for Everyone or the specific user are set to "Full Control."
     
5. Windows Credentials:
   
   • Access Control Panel on the Windows 10 computer.
     
   • Go to "User Accounts" > "Credential Manager."
     
   • Under "Windows Credentials," add a new credential with the network path of the Windows 11 computer and the local account's username and password.
     
6. Windows 10 Local Group Policy:
   
   • Type "gpedit.msc" in the Run dialog on the Windows 10 computer.
     
   • Navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "System" > "Credentials Delegation."
     
   • Enable "Allow delegating saved credentials with NTLM-only server authentication."
     
   • Add "TERMSRV/*" to the policy.
     
7. Windows Defender Firewall:
   
   • Confirm that Windows Defender Firewall isn't blocking network sharing.
     
   • Double-check your network profile (Private/Public) and ensure sharing is allowed based on your profile settings.
     
8. Network Troubleshooter:
   
   • Run the Windows network troubleshooter on both computers to diagnose and address network-related issues.
     

Remember, maintain strong passwords for user accounts and follow good security practices. I hope this helps you resolve the sharing problem effectively.

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Change network to private

Thanks for both of your replies!

Could you tell me how to make my pc forget a connection?
When I connect to the modem (just a modem, no router), by plugging in the ethernetcable it automatically connects, and doesn’t ask for any configuration of any kind.

I’ve tried the first 3 options of the tutorial, but non seem to work. When clicking on said network it doesn’t show an option in the settings to click private, public or domain (see pic)

When going through the Local Security Policy it doesn’t show the network in de Network List Policy, just All Networks. And when I click on that it just shows me User Permissions, no options for private, public or domain (see pic)

In the Registry Editor, Network List, Profiles I’ve set the Category DWORD value to 1 for private, but it doesn’t fix it (see pic)

Sorry for the lousy pics...