Windows 10: Windows 10 2004 user credential protected NAS folders inaccessible

Windows 10 2004
WD My Cloud PR4100 NAS

I believe this is related to the Windows 10 2004 update. Since the upgrade, I can no longer access credential protected folders on my NAS

I can access the NAS itself. I can get a list of folders using file explorer just fine. Win+R > \\wdmycloudex4100 (ignore the name I kept it the same after an upgrade for convenience) no problem.

I can access Public folders on the NAS fine. However, when I try to access my previously accessible user credential folders (ones that require a user id & password that is setup on the my cloud) I get "access denied" and am queried to reenter my credentials to which I do.

But I receive this pop-up:




I tried:
Going into Windows Credentials and erasing my saved wdmycloud user credentials.
Created a new set of credentials on the NAS and tried those credentials.
I tried reenabling SMB1 (though shouldn't have to since the my cloud is supposed to be SMB3 capable). Didn't work anyway.




SMB3 listed in the NAS Settings:




Any other ideas?

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Nevermind, figured it out.

To help other users: I had mapped drives set up to the NAS. There must have been some kind of credential caching for those mapped drives which wasn't listed in Windows Credentials and was preventing new credentials from being accepted by Windows 10 2004. Presumably disconnecting the mapped drives allowed fresh (even though they're exactly the same) credentials to be accepted rather than rejected by Windows. I was then able to remap the same drives again and it's all fine.

Excuse me while I go and re-disable SMB1. *Wink

:)

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

hmmm?
Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile

 

how to delete credentials to a NAS?


Hi, I have a Synology NAS I use as file storage. I can connect to it in windows explorer like "\\SYNA" - I have to give a username and password. All well and good, but how do I try another username and password - to check the access rights? I don't get the opportunity to enter new credentials.

It seems Windows 10 remembers the credentials, and doesn't forget them. I've tried rebooting my Windows 10, and even the NAS, but my Windows 10 still remembers.

If I type "net use" there are no entries in the list (so I can't "delete" any).

If I go into the control panel, and the Windows 10 users credentials, there is nothing matching my NAS.

Thanks!

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.