Elliot B. Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) I have two PCs on my network, Upstairs-PC and Downstairs-PC. Both run Windows 11. I recently had to reinstall Windows 11 on my downstairs PC. Since then, even though I believe I have set up sharing as normal, when I try to access \\Downstairs-PC, it tells me my credentials are incorrect. Both computers are logged into my Microsoft account. I have tried entering my Microsoft email address as my username, as well as Downstairs-PC and .\Downstairs-PC. For the password, I have tried both the system password and the password to my Microsoft account. Neither are working. I have disabled the firewall on both systems, just in case. Any ideas? Edited September 12, 2023 by Elliot B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted September 12, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2023 (correct me if I'm wrong here) I think you are trying to connect to the wrong 'Downstairs-pc". For example, 'Downstairs-pc(1)' before you reformated, is not the same as 'Downstairs-pc'(2) How to resolve this, I am unsure, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Som Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 try disabling password protected sharing on the computer you're trying to connect to Network and Internet -- Advanced Network settings -- Advanced Sharing Settings -- All Networks -- Password-protected sharing xMorpheousx416 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMorpheousx416 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) On 12/09/2023 at 15:59, Som said: try disabling password protected sharing on the computer you're trying to connect to Network and Internet -- Advanced Network settings -- Advanced Sharing Settings -- All Networks -- Password-protected sharing ^^^^ This. Ever since they removed, or moved the troubleshooting.. it's best to turn things off and work your way back from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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