Mapping Network Drive: Turn Off Authentication

Question

Problem: 

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When I try to map a storage device to a network drive (Z), Windows Security authentication pop-up appears. It asks for login and password. None of the login-password combinations are accepted. I have even disabled password for my user-id on this laptop. It is configured as a Workgroup.

See attached Screenshots : MS-case-p1, MS-case-p2,

Details of the setup :

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Software : Windows 7, Home Premium

Network Drive : Western Digital My Book Live - 2 TB

Required Functionality :

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I do NOT wish to have the authentication enabled for this network drive. I would like to Disable this Windows Security authentication completely.

Attempts so far :

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1. Trying to delete the stored credentials from the Credential Manager

See screenshot MS-case-p3

2. Disabling password for shared devices

See screenshot MS-case-p4

3. Minimizing Internet security level & placing the relevant subnet in the Local Intranet Trusted site list

See screenshot MS-case-p6

Answer 1

Hi,

I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced.

Here are a few steps which you can follow:

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Step 1:

Delete the network drive (Z) shortcut.

Step 2:

Re-create the shortcut.

Step 3:

Right click on the shortcut, select properties and from the security and sharing tab allow full control.

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