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Creating a samba share in windows 10
I've been using unauthenticated samba share on my computer for well over a decade using windows 7, vista, and XP (and maybe even further back) to network with various devices in another room via an ethernet cable. I believe Microsoft removed unauthenticated samba shares from windows 10 because they thought it was insecure. So since my computer updated automatically to windows 10 those other devices are no longer able to see anything on my network. I have seen that a few other windows 10 users have been able to re-enable such samba shares, although I have tried all the tricks they have used and have never been able to get it to work. Since my other devices have the ability to enter a CFIS username and password, another possibility would be to create an authenticated samba share in windows 10. Since this would be more secure, I wouldn't think Microsoft would remove such a feature, however I haven't been able to figure out how to do this either. Does anyone know if windows 10 includes support for this type of networking (which seems to be required to network with most linux devices) and if so, how do I enable such a share and define the CFIS username and password?
Thanks
~Paul