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FranMarti
Nov 08, 2021Copper Contributor
Credentials when syncing folder using sync center Windows 10
Hi everyone,
I have a problem with a number of computers that have sync center enabled. The issue is that those computers have the "Desktop" and "Documents" folders synchronized against a File Serve...
Waylene
Mar 03, 2026Brass Contributor
The issue you're facing is due to the way Windows handles authentication when connecting through VPN. When you connect through VPN, Windows attempts to use the VPN credentials for network operations, including File and Printer Sharing, which is used by Sync Center to synchronize folders.