Windows 10: When trying to access remote desktop it asks for credentials ???

I have setup a new computer in my network.


ALL other comcuters in the network CAN access each others remote desktop WITHOUT asking for credentials.


What do I mis at the new computer to access WITHOUT it asking for credentials ?

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Asking for Network Credentials when trying to access computer on the network

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are being asked for credentials when trying to access computers on the network. I’ll certainly help you with the issue.



Ideally, when you are asked for credentials, you will need to enter the username and password of the computer which you are trying to access. If you are on a secured network, you can turn off password protected sharing under Network and sharing options
and you will not be prompted for a password.



If you are unable to access the computer by entering the username and password of the computer, one of thing that I can suggest you is to try entering the Device name and password when you receive the prompt. To check for the Device name, go to
Start >> Settings >> System >> About.



If that doesn’t work, try the steps mentioned below:

1. On the computer for which you are being asked for password, type
   command prompt in the search bar on the Taskbar.
   
2. Right click on the command prompt icon, and select
   Run as administrator.
   
3. Now, type whoami and hit
   Enter.
   

You will get the name of the device, try using the name as the username and use the computer password.



Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Remote Desktop "Credentials did not work"

I reinstalled windows on my Desktop yesterday. I previously had a handy little shortcut on my desktop to allow me to access my laptops desktop via remote desktop. Of course this shortcut has now disappeared, so I tried to set it up again.

Now, when I go to connect it asks for a password to go with username "MicrosoftAccount\my email". Of course I tried the password associated with that microsoft account and just get a message saying "your credentials did not work".

I have looked all over google, tried various steps that were advised such as enabling a load of security policies and adding "TERMSRV/*", and a few other things but nothing works.

Yes, I have remote desktop enabled on the device I want to access, and both on same network which is set as private/home network on both devices.

What is going on?! So annoying.

 

remote desktop credentials error

what does it say when you enter your credentials?

try reinstall the remote desktop app