Windows 10: Unable to connect to LAN PC in File Explorer

Discus and support Unable to connect to LAN PC in File Explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Issue:Through File Explorer, I'm trying to connect to a LAN PCto access resources remotely but the Windows Security Credentials pop-up is blocking me.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Cyberflake, Jun 22, 2022.

  1. Unable to connect to LAN PC in File Explorer


    Issue:Through File Explorer, I'm trying to connect to a LAN PCto access resources remotely but the Windows Security Credentials pop-up is blocking me. Environment:Remote PC: Windows 10 Prof. Internet connected and updated.Local PC: Windows 11 Prof. Internet connected and updated. Network: Home Local LAN. User Account:The User Account used and logged in on both PCs are the same Microsoft Online Account, on both PCs the account is local Administrator, on both PCs the account is Sign-In Enabled. On both PC's I can see remote PCs under the File Explorer's Network section.Devices are not enrolle

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    Cyberflake, Jun 22, 2022
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  2. newtekie1 Win User

    Good LAN party games?

    Most of my suggestions have already been listed.

    However, I found Swat4 to actually be a pretty fun LAN game, especially at smaller LAN parties.
     
    newtekie1, Jun 22, 2022
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  3. jonkb Win User
    Asus P5Q Onboard Lan issues...

    I've just reformated my pc, and it all runs fine except for the the onboard lan. I've tried every LAN driver on ASUS list, and I can't get it to work. It keeps searching for the connection, but it never finds it. The internet runs fine on my moms PC, so it can't be the internet provider*Frown Unable to connect to LAN PC in File Explorer :( Onboard LAN is enables in BIOS, and I did try to clear CMOS without any luck.
    Any suggestions? It really sux.... I think the P5Q Pro is a buggy board...
     
    jonkb, Jun 22, 2022
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  4. Unable to connect to LAN PC in File Explorer

    Home LAN Connection

    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    1. What is the make and model of your PC?
    2. Are you aware of any changes made on your PC, prior to this issue?


    I understand your concern, let us try few troubleshooting methods to resolve this issue and check if that helps:



    Method 1: Set existing LAN connection as default.



    To do that,



    1. Click on the network icon on the bottom right corner of the taskbar.
    2. Now click on ‘Network & Internet settings’.
    3. Select ‘Change adapter options’.
    4. Now tap on ‘Alt’ key on the keyboard to display the file menu.
    5. Click on ‘Advanced’ options.
    6. Now click on ‘Advanced settings’.
    7. Click on the network that you are currently using. (Network 2 in your case).
    8. Click on the green arrow pointing upwards.
    9. Now click on OK.


    Method 2: Update Network adaptor drivers.



    I would suggest you to refer the article on
    Update drivers in Windows 10.
    Please follow the steps provided in this article with respect you’re Network Adapters.



    If the issue persist, you can try the remaining steps from the following article on
    Fix network connection issues in Windows and check if that
    helps.



    Reply with information to the above questions, in order to assist you further.



    Hope it helps.

    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, Jun 22, 2022
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