Windows 10: Why am I *** sometimes getting Enter Network Credentials?

Hi, I have a laptop running Windows 11 Pro, a desktop running Windows 11 Home and a mini server running Windows 11 Pro. The desktop can see the server and laptop. the the server can only see the Desktop, and the laptop can see both. but the laptop cant connect to the shared drives on either. the desktop can "somtimes" connect to the server but never the laptop and the server can also "sometimes" connect to the desktop.So my question is why only sometimes do I get asked? and when I do I can NEVER connect the computers on the network, but if I leave it for an hour or two then suddenly I can conn

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Enter Network Credentials !

Hi Mohammed,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to turn off the protection and try, follow the steps below and check, if it helps:

• Go to system tray and click on network and sharing.
• Select change advanced sharing settings at the left top of the screen.
• At the bottom select All network.
• Select password protected sharing.
• Turn off password protected sharing.

Method 2: Run Troubleshooter

• Press Windows key and type Network and sharing center
• Click on troubleshoot problems
• Run all the troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Enter Network Credentials issue.

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It seems like you're facing issues with accessing shared folders on your desktop from your laptop after a clean install of Windows 11. The "Enter Network Credentials" prompt is asking for the correct credentials to access the shared folders. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check Username and Password: Double-check that you are entering the correct username and password. The credentials you need to enter are those associated with your desktop where the shared folders are located. If you're using a Microsoft account to log into your desktop, you should use the associated email and password.
   
2. Use Correct Network Path: When entering the network credentials, make sure you are using the correct network path. The path should resemble the following:
   
   \\computername\sharedfolder
   
   Replace "computername" with the actual name of your desktop computer and "sharedfolder" with the name of the shared folder you're trying to access.
   
3. Update Credentials: If you're sure you're using the correct credentials but still facing issues, you can try updating the credentials in the Credential Manager on your laptop:
   
   a. On your laptop, go to the Control Panel. b. Navigate to User Accounts > Credential Manager. c. Under "Windows Credentials," click on "Add a Windows credential." d. In the "Internet or network address" field, enter the name of your desktop computer. e. Enter the correct username and password for your desktop.
   
4. Check Folder Permissions: On your desktop, ensure that the shared folders have the appropriate permissions set up for the user account you're using to access them. Right-click on the shared folder, go to "Properties," and under the "Sharing" tab, ensure that the correct users or groups have the necessary permissions.
   
5. Network Reset: If the issue persists, you might consider performing a network reset on both your desktop and laptop. This can sometimes help resolve network-related issues. To do this, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Network Reset.
   

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

How do I disable the 'Enter Network Credentials' screen

You won't until you make the changes suggested above.

How do I disable the 'Enter Network Credentials' screen