No password and username request when sharing between 2 pc

sonicmz

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Dear Members, while trying to share folders and files not within a homegroup, but with workgroup, I create 2 same accounts on my desktop pc and my notebook that have windows 8 installed on them. Then I share folders and when accessing dtPC or notebook windows does not ask for a password, just opens the files under the network group. However when i start windows and try to access shared folders right away, it gives me the message that the path was not found. Only a while after that it gives me the access.
If i try to do the same thing but with the notebook what has windows 7 installed it asks me for a password and username as expected and everything goes well.

Could you please explain why can't I make windows 8 ask for credentials while trying to reach another pc with windows 8.

Thank you for any help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Welcome to EightForums, sonicmz.

What types of accounts are you signing into your machines with?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Sorry. I should have asked if they are Live accounts also?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
The entire point of using the Same User name and password on both machines is so that it doesn't ask for the password.

Use a different User name and password then turn on password protected sharing. Although the problem still remains that Windows tends to remember credentials once you type them in so may not ask for them again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
Thank you for your reply, however using different username and password ends up with "you don't have permission to open this location" that is why i used the same credentials to access both computers. In addition to that when using win7 machine, i also have the same credentials and it always asks for them when i try to access the win 7 pc. Can't understand what is the difference in sharing and permissions options in these OS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Thank you for your reply, however using different username and password ends up with "you don't have permission to open this location" that is why i used the same credentials to access both computers. In addition to that when using win7 machine, i also have the same credentials and it always asks for them when i try to access the win 7 pc. Can't understand what is the difference in sharing and permissions options in these OS.

Have you tried adjusting the permission settings on the C:>Users folder on both of those machines. C:>Users folder is where Windows is shared from by default. Picture shows this adjustment.

If this doesn't work then check that there are no locks showing on the C:>Users>User Name folder.

After that, you should have unrestricted access. You can also set up a Homegroup between those two machines.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
Thank you for the hint, could you also clarify what is the difference between section "network and file sharing" and "advanced sharing" in the sharing tab in options of the folder.
And still the question remains, why windows 8 and windows 8 doesn't ask for password and login and windows 7 always asks.

p.s. you wrote "check that there are no locks showing on...", what does the lock mean. I noticed some locks on files.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Thank you for the hint, could you also clarify what is the difference between section "network and file sharing" and "advanced sharing" in the sharing tab in options of the folder.
And still the question remains, why windows 8 and windows 8 doesn't ask for password and login and windows 7 always asks.

p.s. you wrote "check that there are no locks showing on...", what does the lock mean. I noticed some locks on files.

The lock means that someone unshared that folder, this is why you are getting the password prompts, it's a permissions issue.

The User folder is typically shared by default. This is how Windows shares things. You can share or unshare any folder if desired. :)

Sharing the Users folders and setting up a Homegroup between those two machines will make sharing easier between those machines.

I wouldn't put too much faith in password protected sharing, all I see is complaints about it not working as it's supposed to.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
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