Windows 10: Why and how did Microsoft break file sharing and remote access?

I have two computers. Both of them are running Windows 10.


I use the same Microsoft account "email@address" on both of them to log in.


However ....


I cannot use remote desktop to connect from one to the other. I'm on Desktop trying to connect to Server, and I have used as the accountname:


email@address

microsoftaccount\email@address

Server\email@address

email (the shortened version of email@address that both computers use for my home directory e.g. C:\Users\email\)


No matter which of these I try, it tells me the password is invalid. I'm deadly positive that it is not, because it's the same password that I just used to log in here to post this, and I've tried typing very slowly and carefully to ensure it's correct.


I CAN connect to Server with remote desktop if I use a local account, for example Server\administrator. So Remote Desktop itself is not the problem.


I get the same problem when trying to access a shared drive on Desktop from Server (yes, I know that's kind of backward, but there are some files on there that I need to be able to access on both machines and the same issue happens the other direction as well, so "just move them to Server instead" is not a solution). If I log into Server using remote desktop with the Server\administrator account, then try to open \\Desktop\shareddrive, I get prompted for credentials, and again any variation of my Microsoft account gives me the same "invalid password" message.


Why is this so stupidly hard? I wasn't a huge fan of homegroups, but at least they sort of worked. I really don't want to try to run an active directory domain server at home; that's massively overkill for what I need, which is just to use remote desktop and share a drive from one computer to another.


(note: my Microsoft account name is not actually "email@address", that's just an example.)

:)

 

iTwin - Remote File Access

here is the site (iTwin.com)

basically it is 2 usb dongles, that when plugged into 2 different computers that both have access to the internet, it creates a link between the two, allowing file transfer over the internet, easily.

obviously dyndns, static ips, etc - there are ways to do this without the dongle. but for most end users those are complicated. I think this is a pretty nifty idea *Smile

 

Cannot access shared network drive


Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


If this helps.
step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
step 3a remove Everyone from list
step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.

 

Remote Access Issue in Windows 10 Pro

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the following details:

• Are you trying to share files over the network?
  

If you are trying to share files over the network and facing issues while entering the password, I suggest you to turn off password protected sharing and check if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run Dialog box.
   
2. Type control and click on
   OK.
   
3. Select Large icons from the drop down for
   View by.
   
4. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
   
5. Click on Change advance sharing settings.
   
6. Expand All Networks and select the
   Turn off password protected sharing.
   
7. Click on Save changes.
   

If you are referring to accessing the computer using Remote Desktop Connection, please reply with more details on the issue to help you further.



Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator