How do I find network credentials user name and password?

Anonymous
2016-02-15T14:10:58+00:00

I have recently installed a peer to peer network.  All computers are Windows 7 except one which is Windows 8.1.   The Windows 7 workstations can access the network computer no problem.

On The Windows 8.1 workstation, when I try to access the network computer, I get a request for Network Credentials.  I have never set credentials up and have no idea of the password.  I tried the Windows sign in password which does not work.  This Windows 8.1 computer is set up as a MIcrosoft account, not a local account.  Big mistake there, but I use remote desktop to log in and that was the only way to get remote desktop to work.

Any idea how to find my network credentials?  Do I look on the local computer or the network computer.

Do I set them up on the network computer?

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Anonymous
2017-11-07T01:39:10+00:00

The answer to the actual question - how do I find Network Credentials? - which no-one actually answered - is to Hit WIN +R & type Netplwiz +'Enter' Key on the Target Computer

and then you will see the Username that is required.

'Netplwiz.exe' is the hidden Control Panel Feature that is the secret that holds the key to this problem.

The password is the password that you use to login to Windows on that Computer - you can change it in 'Settings (GearWheel above the Power Button) > Accounts > Sign-in Options > Password' - if you can't remember it.

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Anonymous
2016-02-16T07:25:56+00:00

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Let me ask you;

  • Is the password protected sharing on in the computer you are trying to access?

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.

You must be signed in as an administrator to disable password protected sharing in Windows 7.

a. Open Control Panel in the Start Menu.

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.

Also, refer to: Why can't I connect to other PCs?

Hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reply in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-26T14:52:33+00:00

    In my case problem solved by using ''administrator '' as username and ''admin'' as password.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-08-16T00:20:38+00:00

    If you switch to a local account on the target computer and setup username and password you would use that to log in. Or, select more choices on the network login and then select different account. Login to the target computer with the credentials you would to log in to it directly, namely your Microsoft account. Simply turning off logging in for share files is not that answer and leaves a big security hole on your computer. Let's say this is your laptop, you were out on a public WiFi, you accidentally told windows it was a private network and file sharing was turned on. You would be opening up your computer to anyone else on that public WiFi (Yes, this does happen).

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-07-30T15:27:18+00:00

    I found this to be the solution to the credential query when accessing computers on my home network.

    Thanks for the help.

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