Windows 10: Windows 11 PC asking for credentials to access file sharing PC no matter what I do

In my office there are a dozen computers that work off of one main computer that stores the files. All of the computers are running Windows 10 or 11. The main file sharing PC runs Windows 10. Recently one of our computers updated and is requiring credentials to access the file sharing drive, despite the fact that network discovery is on both PCs and password protection is disabled. I have tried every solution I can find, including registry hacks, I even did a clean install of Windows 11 AND IT'S STILL ASKING FOR CREDENTIALS. Since I'm forced to sign into a Microsoft account I can only assume

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Win 10 PC accessing a Win 10 Everyone share prompted for credentials


I have a new Windows 10 Home computer and I've selected a folder and shared it. I've added Everyone to the Share Permissions list with Full Control.






I've selected "Turn off password protected sharing" in the Advance Sharing Center.






When I try to access the share with a Windows 7 laptop in the home it connects right away without a prompt for credentials. When I try to access the share from another Windows 10 device (Surface) there is a prompt for credentials and I am unable to access the shared folder. There are no common account names between machines on my home network.

On the Windows 10 machine which is trying to connect I have run Net use * /DELETE and removed all Windows Credentials using the Credentials Manager then rebooted both machines a few times. Still though the Windows 7 machine can access the share with no credentials and the Windows 10 machine can't access it at all.

My goal is to get the share working for the Windows 10 machine as it works for the Windows 7. Full access, no prompt for credentials. I've workaround steps that will provide access so that type of information isn't needed.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and any help would be most appreciated.

 

File Share on networked PC asks for credentials

I can access shared folders from Windows 10, but it requires credentials. I have password protection turned off, so I don't know why it's asking for this. I entered credentials that I happen to remember, and I'm able to sign in. Where are these credentials, and why is it asking for them?

 

Win 10 PC accessing a Win 10 Everyone share prompted for credentials

Here is the solution for this issue :

1 Right click on the folder that you want to share
2. Go to Properties
3. Go to Security Tab then click Edit on group and usernames
4. Click Add and on the user and group window click advance
5. Click Find Now and look for Everyone on the Search results, Click OK to close the window and OK again
6. Give the control you need for Everyone and click "OK"

That should make that folder accessible without prompting for windows credentials