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jennerfernandesfilho
Jan 23, 2024Copper Contributor
Windows 11 not prompt for user and password on network fileshare
Hello, I have a problem thar only occur on Windows 11 on my environment. I have a network folder that sharing some files, and on the security sets, it's only allowed access for local adminsit...
spellbound
Aug 03, 2025Copper Contributor
Hi, It is very old post, but just for the sake of documentation:
gpedit.msc (admin)
Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Network → Lanman Workstation
- Enable Insecure Guest Logons
- Find and double-click "Enable insecure guest logons".
- Set it to Enabled.
- Click OK and exit.
- Restart Your PC
- This resolves consistent password prompt and consistent password prompt for shared folders too. It did for me. Cheers