Some of the options in advanced sharing settings are missing since last Windows 11 update

Question

Since last Windows 11 update in October 2022, my private network is not working anymore- pc's on the network cannot connect; "Enter network credentials" keeps surfacing as I click on a pc on the network. What can I do?

Answer 1

Hi Mickey. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these Windows 11 File Sharing troubleshooting steps:

1. First try setting up Nearby Sharing for faster file sharing to nearby devices:

https://screenrant.com/enable-nearby-sharing-fa...

2. Try setting up File Sharing again:

https://www.ubackup.com/windows-11/windows-11-f...

3. More about how password protected sharing works in Windows 11:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questi...

To turn off password protected sharing in WIndows 11:

https://gearupwindows.com/how-to-turn-off-passw...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w8ngPviFWY

4. If any problems troubleshoot file sharing here:

https://itechhacks.com/fix-windows-cannot-acces...

https://10scopes.com/fix-windows-cant-access-ne...

https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-cannot-acc...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSVY4JwuZNA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLIsfR-pV2I

Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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Answer 2

Hi Mickey. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these Windows 11 File Sharing troubleshooting steps:

1. First try setting up Nearby Sharing for faster file sharing to nearby devices:
   https://screenrant.com/enable-nearby-sharing-fa...
2. Try setting up File Sharing again:

https://www.ubackup.com/windows-11/windows-11-f...

3. More about how password protected sharing works in Windows 11:
   https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questi...

To turn off password protected sharing in WIndows 11:

https://gearupwindows.com/how-to-turn-off-passw...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w8ngPviFWY

4. If any problems troubleshoot file sharing here:

https://itechhacks.com/fix-windows-cannot-acces...

https://10scopes.com/fix-windows-cant-access-ne...

https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-cannot-acc...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSVY4JwuZNA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLIsfR-pV2I

Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

______________________________________________

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

Thank you very Greg.

The problem I am having right now is having difficulties to connect my pc on ethernet with other pc's on wifi. Every time I tried to open other pc on wifi, a box popped up asking me to enter network credentials. How to fix this problem?

Thanks!

Mickey

Answer 3

Mickey -

Did you try all of the steps I've given so far? Reporting back results can help me figure out what to suggest next.

It shows how to deal with Windows 11 "Enter Network credentials" here:

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-enter-network...

https://10scopes.com/enter-network-credentials-...

https://wethegeek.com/enter-network-credentials...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2gh5NBnyek

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

______________________________________________

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

Answer 4

Hi Greg, it's working now. Thank you very much!

Mickey

Answer 5

You're most welcome Mickey.

Can you say for sure what fixed it, to help others?

Let me know if I can help further. I'll stay subscribed to this thread in case you need anything else, until the system locks it in a few months.

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