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Sharwin
May 05, 2026Copper Contributor
Windows Lan Newtwork Sharing Stoped
I am trying to share files and folders over a LAN network on a Windows 11 PC. However, after Windows updates and automatic restarts, the shared PC starts asking for credentials. The problem is that n...
Nobel_Baynes
May 06, 2026Steel Contributor
Make sure both PCs are set to "Private Network" (Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet/Wi-Fi > click your connection > Network profile > Private).
Also ensure the Guest account is enabled on the Shared PC. Open Command Prompt as Admin and type
net user guest /active:yes.