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System Image - Unprotected network drive needs credentials
Hey there.
Let me get straight to the point. I've been using Windows's built-in system imaging tool to backup my drives for a few years now, alongside File History. Recently, I've (finally ) bought a router with a USB port, so that I could start making these backups over the network, instead of having an external drive permanently connected to my PC. I started with File History, and got it working easily. The problem arose when trying to setup the system images to be saved to the network drive.
The network drive works flawlessly with File History, and I also didn't have any problems mapping it as a network drive in This PC. However, when I try to use it as a drive to save the system image on, I get asked to input a Username and a Password.
The problem is, the drive is not password protected, so there's nothing for me to input there, but Windows won't let me continue unless I input them both. I've tried using various combinations of my account credentials, the router's administration credentials, and various other tips I've found online, but no combination was correct.
So I'm asking, is there even a way to save a system image on an unprotected drive in Windows 10 (because I know it WAS possible in Windows 7), or do I have to use a 3rd party tool to do so? Thanks in advance. :)