Thanks BadRobot!! An additional favor please? Do you use the 'Credentials' or just the 'Share this...' process? If credentials, would you go into some detail as to where each component comes from?...

My issue's the same only it started with 10041 update (haven't done a clean install). re-did all the 'share' things to no avail. Have got 10 pc's with Win7, Win 8, Win 10 10041 and 10049. Win 10 can...

The Win 7 & 8, to each other. no problems

The Win 10 10041 & 10049 won't accept Homegroup. Accept all the share settings
but DON'T do it. Demand login for ANY other PC and vice-versa.

Happy...

8 pc's and 2 NAS on home network.

Win 7, Win 8, and win10 up to 9926 - Home group, shares, NP

Win 10 10041,49 - CRAP! no homegroup, no shares, no mail, many apps don't work, etc.
Many hours...

That's Very Interesting. Illogical, but interesting. Thanks!!

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Searched for 'How to Windows 8.1 Credential Manager' and got another group's explanation.
I now know how to do it and it's a real PAIN IN THE REAR for the average user. The Share...

Linw, Thanks for the reply, and yes, never used the credential Manager.

re: PW, is this the individual machine PW/(I hope - Pin?) that's required after re-boot? Or just create one?
I'll try...

I have 8 pc's on one switch + two on Wi-fi. 2 @ Win7, 3 @ Win 8.1 and the rest are win 10, build 10041. There are no share/access issues between Win 7 & 8.1. Win 10 units are -almost- blocked. In...