Windows 10: Windows 11 invalid username or password to access network shares

I have 4 PC´s connected to the LAN, all on Windows 11. From PC´s 1, 2 and 3 I can acces PC 4 with no problems with the Windows Explorer for file and printer sharing. But from PC4 I cannot access any of the other 3 PC`S. In all cases I get the message:The settings of all PC´s are identical Private network, common "WORKGROUP" etc.. I tried to use the Username and Password of the Windows account: no success. When I tried to untick the Password Option of the PC´s, the message is "you arte not entitled...", still no access possible.What more can I try?

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Windows 11 network share invalid credentials

I added my first windows 11 machine to my network. Still getting used to it. However, Network File Sharing isn't working. I have searched and found these list of 10+ things to try. No luck. I can share between 2 Windows 10 machines, that works not so between 10 and 11. Using the same Microsoft account (admin) on both machines. Was hoping to move some major data from old machine. The login screen complains invalid user ID or password before you enter anything. I can login to the account on ms site so.i know user and password are correct. I can login between windows 10.machines.

I'm not sure why being able to share isn't simple. It is basic function. The list seems to imply it is disabled by default and you need to start stuff. It even suggests disabling password seems really insecure.

What should I do?

Wallace

 

How to limit Windows Sharing to one PC on a network?

This sounds like sharing with user accounts. I have password protected sharing turned off. Would I have to enable this (and thusly enter a username/password whenever I connect to the shared folder) to do this? I don't want to screw with usernames and passwords beyond initially setting it up (read: I don't want to enter a username/password when I connect to the folder, I just want to limit access to one particular PC).

The shared folder is on my main PC, and the only PC I want to access it is a laptop on the same network.

 

How to limit Windows Sharing to one PC on a network?

You only have to enter the username/password the first time you connect to the server. You can have the PC remember the username/password and then you don't have to enter it again after the initial setup.