Issue connecting to Win 7 PC from Win 10


  1. Posts : 283
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #1

    Issue connecting to Win 7 PC from Win 10


    When on my Win 10 PC and go to Network > Win 7 PC. Instead of connecting and letting me see the shares, it gives me an "\\COMPUTERNAME is not accessible. You might not have permission..." error.


    On my Win 7 PC I have all the advanced sharing settings turned on. My Win 8 computer has no issues connecting to it.


    Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 1,937
    win 10 Insider
       #2

    Use Credential Manager in Ctrl Panel to set up a Windows Credential for your shares. You will need to add a username and password that can access the share.
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  3. Posts : 16,623
    Windows 11 Pro X64
       #3

    I receive the UAC pop that I need permission then click okay and it lets me in
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  4. Posts : 1,937
    win 10 Insider
       #4

    Ah, that would be the UAC I always turn off!
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  5. Posts : 16,623
    Windows 11 Pro X64
       #5

    linw said:
    Ah, that would be the UAC I always turn off!
    Yep that's the one. Do you have a good link showing how to set up windows credentials for shares? I know I could google it, but you seem to know how so wanted to ask. Thanks
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  6. Posts : 1,937
    win 10 Insider
       #6

    Ah, you haven't got time to google but I have?

    Oh, OK, but just this once How to Add Credentials to the Windows Credential Manager Vault
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  7. Posts : 16,623
    Windows 11 Pro X64
       #7

    Thanks linw, I figured you had a good bookmark saved , I wasn't being lazy.
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