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Sharwin
Copper Contributor
May 05, 2026

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 no username or password was set up on the shared PC. I found many solutions on the internet, but none of them worked. I am confused and don’t know the exact steps to fix this issue. Please share a proper solution with clear answers. Thank You! 

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    Nobel_Baynes
    Steel Contributor
    May 06, 2026

    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.