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2019-07-29T23:27:04+00:00

When I try to access my second computer it asks for my network credentials.  How do I find out what it is?

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  1. Kapil Arya 37,686 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-08-11T12:58:50+00:00

    Hello,

    It seems password protected sharing is enabled on second or target computer you're trying to connect.

    When password protected sharing is on, people locally or on the network must sign into a user account with a password on your to be able to access shared files and folders and Public folders on your PC. 

    When password protected sharing is off, people on the network will be able to access shared files and printers and Public folders on your PC without having to sign in to your PC, and local user accounts on your computer will not require having a password. 

    So to resolve this issue, disable password protected sharing. You must be signed in as an administrator to these steps.

    a. Open Control Panel.

    b. Open Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.

    Note: If Network and Sharing Center is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.

    c. Select Change advanced sharing settings in the left column of the Network and Sharing Center.

    d. Expand the network you want to disable password protected sharing on by clicking the down arrow on the right of the profile.

    Note: It’s usually the profile labeled current profile.

    e. Select Turn off password protected sharing and then click Save changes.

    Hope this helps!

    Referenced from https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-security/how-do-i-find-network-credentials-user-name-and/64821bf7-50d9-47ae-af7a-05afb0de936c.

    Hope this helps!

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  1. DaveM121 872.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-07-30T11:01:10+00:00

    Hi Mike

    If you get a Network Credentials popup, you should be able to turn off that requirement . . .

    Open Control Panel

    Go to Network and Sharing Center

    Select Change advanced sharing settings in the left pane

    Expand the network you want to disable password protected sharing on by clicking the down arrow on the right of the profile

    Select 'Turn off password protected sharing' and then click Save changes.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-07-29T23:38:22+00:00

    Hi Mike. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 10 year Windows MVP here to help you.

    I'll give you everything possible to try for files sharing problems so at least something will work. If you need help performing any steps I am standing by here to help:

    See here for how to share files and printers over network after removal of HomeGroup:

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-share-files-...

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/111783-shar...

    Go over these steps to make sure File Sharing is set up correctly: https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

    To troubleshoot sharing problems:

    https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

    https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/network-computer...

    https://superuser.com/questions/1202441/windows...

    If you cannot get past the password protected sharing prompt:

    https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/fix-enter-...

    https://www.speedguide.net/faq/windows-is-askin...

    https://www.tenforums.com/network-sharing/61689...

    If Windows 7 is involved make sure if applicable you have the WIndows Update released to fix Windows 7 sharing issues here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft...

    Test if turning off Controlled Folder access helps: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/controlled-folde...

    See these additional resources for when a PC does not show up on network:

    http://woshub.com/network-computers-not-showing...

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/network-computer...

    https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-...

    You may want to change to sharing via OneDrive: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3256907/m...

    If you want to express your opinion on this to Microsoft use the Feedback Hub app in Start Menu where developers are tasked to process consumer feedback. They will not even see it here. This is a tech forums staffed mostly by volunteers trying to help others with your problems.

    If you want to post back a Share link from your Feedback here others who see this thread can vote it up and add to it.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  3. Kapil Arya 37,686 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-07-30T05:49:26+00:00

    When I try to access my second computer it asks for my network credentials.  How do I find out what it is?

    Hello,

    Assuming second computer belongs to you, use the credentials you used to logon to that computer into the security prompt.

    Regards.

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