cmdkey /delete: \\ComputerName\ShareName
Even if you are sure the password is right, double-check:
| Setting / behavior | What it means | |-------------------|----------------| | | If you log into the remote PC with the same username/password as local, Windows may use those automatically | | Guest access | If guest access is enabled on the share, credentials might be ignored | | Domain vs local | For workgroup PCs, use PC-NAME\Username (not .\Username ) | | Password change on host | You must update or remove the cached credential on every client PC | shared folder credentials windows 11
Look for the network path of the shared computer (e.g., \\Work-PC ).
If you are on a private, secure home network and want to avoid entering passwords entirely, you can disable password-protected sharing. If your credentials are correct but still failing,
If the host computer uses a "Local Account" (traditional username only), you can simply use that username.
If your credentials are correct but still failing, try these steps: you can simply use that username.
Sharing files and folders over a local network is a staple of Windows productivity, but nothing is more frustrating than being repeatedly denied access due to "incorrect credentials" or being unable to save your password.