Windows 11 22H2 - Robocopy - error 1326 (0x0000052E) and NordVPN

I started having problems updating files from my desktop to my laptop using robocopy on 09/27/2024. These are workgroup computers on my local LAN and the ethernet on both is set to private, not public. I performed a clean boot on my desktop and the problem was no longer there. After the process of elimination, I discovered that the issue only manifested itself when NordVPN.ese (application, not service) was enabled. In addition to the robocopy issue, I could no longer access my laptop in File Explorer. It prompted me for network credentials with the error "The username or password is incorrect".
When I have the NordVPN running, but disconnect or pause it everything works as expected. Should I expect this behavior when connected to a VPN?
Forgive me if I'm just stupid, but I hope this will help someone else.

eldergeek68 said:

In addition to the robocopy issue, I could no longer access my laptop in File Explorer. It prompted me for network credentials with the error "The username or password is incorrect".

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Hi, welcome to the forum

I keep coming across this issue, not just here.

There are two reasons (that I am aware of) that may cause this.
Disabling pin login on the laptop could fix

• There has been a report of bugs when using RDP, they’re is related to Pin login.

What I do find that has helped me and others I have talked to:

• If the remote computer you are trying to connect/login to is using a Pin and not password login, you will possibly need to jump on the laptop and sign out.
• Then sign back into the laptop using that computers Windows User/Password.
• Now try to connect again with remote desktop (or your preferred method) from your PC.
  • You should only need to do this once, future connections should work even if the remote computer is using a pin.

• I think in short: Temp disable Windows Hello and login to laptop with the user/pass

It’s going to sound dumb the way I explain it (for lack of know a better way to do so)
By logging into the laptop with a user pass, you are reminding the laptop of what it’s user/pass is. Because if it doesn’t know it’s own user/pass, it can hardly allow a remote computer to use them as credentials. Yes in my experience after using a Pin, either from get go install or after a long absence, a PC can disassociate the user/pass. I don’t know why, it’s just something I have come across personally and with others.





It is a possible fix.
It may very well be something else entirely.

Further reading: (This sign-in option will not be available if you turned on For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device.)


I can’t advise with the Robocopy issue sorry, I use FreeFileSync.

Antspants,

Thank you very much for your response. As it happens, its the only one I needed!

"It’s going to sound dumb the way I explain it (for lack of know a better way to do so)
By logging into the laptop with a user pass, you are reminding the laptop of what it’s user/pass is. Because if it doesn’t know it’s own user/pass, it can hardly allow a remote computer to use them as credentials. Yes in my experience after using a Pin, either from get go install or after a long absence, a PC can disassociate the user/pass. I don’t know why, it’s just something I have come across personally and with others."

That did the trick! Logged onto laptop with fingerprint and everything works as expected.

Again, much thanks!

eldergeek68 said:

Antspants,

Thank you very much for your response. As it happens, its the only one I needed!

"It’s going to sound dumb the way I explain it (for lack of know a better way to do so)
By logging into the laptop with a user pass, you are reminding the laptop of what it’s user/pass is. Because if it doesn’t know it’s own user/pass, it can hardly allow a remote computer to use them as credentials. Yes in my experience after using a Pin, either from get go install or after a long absence, a PC can disassociate the user/pass. I don’t know why, it’s just something I have come across personally and with others."

That did the trick! Logged onto laptop with fingerprint and everything works as expected.

Again, much thanks!

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Good to read.

Let us know if you need anything, and again, welcome here