Quick Info:
Both Computers are running on the same network. One is Windows 10 Pro and the other is Windows 11 Pro. Both computers are fully updated via Windows Update. Both have Network and File Sharing turned on.
They previously worked, but the Windows 10 computer was packed away for a couple months and I just recently set it up again. From the Windows 11 computer I'm able to connect to the Windows 10 computer with Remote Desktop Connection. (this is the main way I like to connect so I can control the computer remotely) Occasionally there are times I need to transfer files back and forth to/from the Windows 10 computer. Just since I've set the computer up again it's not letting me access the shared folder from the Network File Explorer folder. I double click or right click open the other computer's icon and I'm getting the message "Windows cannot access". However, if I type \\computer's IP into file explorer after a minute or so the logon screen comes up where I can enter the username and password. After that I'm able to access the folder, but still cannot access from the Network File Explorer folder like I used it. I tried going in the other direction from Windows 10 computer to the Windows 11 computer and it keeps saying my credentials are wrong even though they are correct. I'm logging in with my Microsoft account and I know the username/password is right, but it's not accepting it. Pretty much both computer (that used to work and get along) are no longer working together.
I went into Credential Manager on both computers and removed all windows credentials. I don't know what else to try at this point. Suggestions?
Both Computers are running on the same network. One is Windows 10 Pro and the other is Windows 11 Pro. Both computers are fully updated via Windows Update. Both have Network and File Sharing turned on.
They previously worked, but the Windows 10 computer was packed away for a couple months and I just recently set it up again. From the Windows 11 computer I'm able to connect to the Windows 10 computer with Remote Desktop Connection. (this is the main way I like to connect so I can control the computer remotely) Occasionally there are times I need to transfer files back and forth to/from the Windows 10 computer. Just since I've set the computer up again it's not letting me access the shared folder from the Network File Explorer folder. I double click or right click open the other computer's icon and I'm getting the message "Windows cannot access". However, if I type \\computer's IP into file explorer after a minute or so the logon screen comes up where I can enter the username and password. After that I'm able to access the folder, but still cannot access from the Network File Explorer folder like I used it. I tried going in the other direction from Windows 10 computer to the Windows 11 computer and it keeps saying my credentials are wrong even though they are correct. I'm logging in with my Microsoft account and I know the username/password is right, but it's not accepting it. Pretty much both computer (that used to work and get along) are no longer working together.
I went into Credential Manager on both computers and removed all windows credentials. I don't know what else to try at this point. Suggestions?
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core i9-14700K
- Motherboard
- NZXT N7 Z790 Intel
- Memory
- 128GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- MSI Geforce RTX 4070 Ti X Trio 12GB
- Sound Card
- Realtek(R) Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Omen x 25
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 4TB SSD and 2TB SSD
- PSU
- NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1
- Case
- Hyte Y60 Snow White
- Cooling
- Corsair iCue H150i Elite LCD XT Liquid
- Keyboard
- NZXT Function 2
- Mouse
- NZXT Lift 2
- Internet Speed
- 600mbps
- Browser
- Chrome
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender