Change the network password. Where does Windows store passwords

It is possible that you had a similar situation: when connecting via local network to the shared resources of a computer with windows 7, you are not prompted for (or, on the contrary, prompted for) a username and password. In this case, a password for network resources is not provided.

You are not prompted for a password (and access is not provided) to Windows 7 network resources

Solution 1. Enable Password protected sharing

For this in Windows there is "Sharing with password protection"(" Password protected sharing "). In order to enable password request when connected to a computer, on a computer, to which there is no access, do this:

In the "Control Panel" select "Network and Sharing Center".
Select "Change advanced sharing settings".
Open the appropriate network type ("Home or Work" or "Public" or "Domain").
In the network settings, enable "Password protected sharing"

Solution 2: remove the saved network password to access your computer

In order to do this, on a computer, from which you are connecting, follow these steps (for Windows 7 operating system):

In the "Control Panel" select " Accounts users "(" User accounts ")
Select "Manage your credentials"
In the section "Accounts Windows data"(Windows Credentials") find the computer you are trying to connect to in the list and delete its credentials.

Solution 3. Disable the Guest user on the server

It is also possible that on the computer, to which there is no access(i.e. on the server), you have (and is enabled) the Guest user. In this case, computers that connect to your computer may also not ask for a password. To disable a Guest user:

Open the "Control Panel".
Select "Administration".
Open Computer Management.
Open " Local users and groups "->" Users ".
Open the "Guest" user properties and enable "Disable Account".

You are prompted for a username and password when connecting to a computer

To connect, enter the username and password of the user who can locally log into the computer to which you are connecting. In this case, check the "save password" checkbox.

Hello, Dear friends! Today's topic will be for those who use computer local area networks. When trying to connect to any PC from the group, you must constantly register special code- network password. There are situations when this data is forgotten. For such a case, I am here - our article will tell you how to find out the network password on the most popular operating systems today - Windows 7 and 10.

Where can you manage passwords?

For example, you need to set up a printer to be shared on a network and the operating system asks for a passcode. How can I find out the network password of my computer, where can I find it at all?

To get access to all passwords on PCs under Windows 7 and 10, you need:

We call the "Run" application by pressing the Win + R buttons;
We register the command netplwiz;
The "User accounts" window will open;
Go to the "Advanced" tab;
Click Manage Passwords to access all passwords stored on this computer.

Here you can delete or change data, add an account.

If you have Windows XP, the command for "Run" will be different - controluserpasswords2.

How to view?

How to find out the network password from the homegroup (the code itself), I'll tell you at Windows example 10:

In the "Control Panel" we set the view mode by category;
Go to the "Network and Internet" section;
We go to the "Home group";
In its settings, we are looking for the item "Show or print the password for the home group";

We rewrite the necessary data on a piece of paper or remember.

While I was writing, I realized that users often have problems viewing the code. If you also cannot find out the password from the local network according to my instructions, write in the comments!

Possible problem

It happens that the code is not installed, but the system still requires it. Or a message pops up that the network password is incorrect, although it is definitely correct. What to do in this case (for example, "seven"):

To start the local editor group policy, open "Run" and write gpedit.msc;
Now, one by one, go to the sections from the following list: "Computer Configuration" - "Windows Configuration" - "Security Settings" - "Local Policies" - "Security Settings" - " Network security: LAN Manager authentication level ";
We mark the item "Send LM and NTML ...".

This solution does not work on all versions of Windows 7!

How to remove a request to enter a code?

For video instructions on the topic of the section, see here:

If your homegroup has only a few devices and you are sure of its safety, you can remove the code entry. How to disable the network password prompt on Windows 7/10, I'll tell you now:

We go to the "Control Panel";
Set the view mode to "Large icons";
Go to the section "Network Control Center ...";
In the additional parameters (section on the left), look for "General (current profile)";
We are looking for "Shared access to public folders" and put a tick in front of "Enable sharing ...";
Select the line "Shared access with password protection";
We mark the item "Disable password-protected sharing";
We save the changes with the appropriate button.

Here, too, I ran through the reviews, it turns out, it does not help everyone. If you also have a problem, write to us, we will think about what we can do.

How not to save?

You can prevent the operating system from storing codes. In what situation it can come in handy, I don't know, but there is such an instruction (for example, Windows 7):

In the "Control Panel" go to the "Administration" section;
Open "Local Security Policy";

Click on "Security Options", go to the "Local Policies" tab, and then on "Security Options";
In the list on the right, find the line "Network access: do not allow storing passwords ...", right-click and go to "Properties";

After the performed operations save the changes with the OK button.

This is such a complex topic. It is much easier to find out the network password on the "ten" than on the "seven". Windows 7 has many versions, and what works on one is not suitable for the other. But you always have a WiFiGid team to try to resolve any issue. Thank you for your trust!

When connecting to closed (password-protected) network resources, a username and password are requested. In order not to enter password constantly, the user ticks the "Remember credentials" checkbox. To remove these passwords(for example, when changing users) you need to go:

Start → Control Panel → User Accounts → Account Administration

You can also get here through " Start → Run", Enter text" control userpasswords2 "and click OK.

Note: « Start → Run"Can be called by hot keys System + R(where System is the Windows logo button).

If you need to make sure that the computer does not remember passwords, then you need to go:

Start → Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Local Security Policy → Local Policies → Security Settings → Network Access: do not allow storing passwords or credentials for network check Authentication -> Properties -> Disable / Enable

Solution from Microsoft to reset passwords.

1. Log in to the system administrator.
2. Click Start → Run(System + R), enter regedit or regedt32, press " OK».
3. In the editor, select the branch HKEY_USERS, but we do not enter it.
4. In the editor menu, select File → Load bush ( File → Load Hive).
5. A file selection dialog box will open. Gotta choose Ntuser.dat at the root of the problem user's profile (Documents and Settings \ User \ NTUSER.DAT). After selecting the file, you will need to give the NAME of the loaded registry branch.
6. In the registry editor, go to HKEY_USERS \ NAME \ User.
7. We delete the keys.
8. Select the HKEY_USERS \ NAME branch and press File → Unload Hive (File → Unload Hive).
9. Exit the registry editor.

P.S. Remembering and saving RDP passwords. Sometimes there is a need to disable or enable remembering (saving) passwords for a remote worker. See how to do it.

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Usually, this question occurs after you tried to log into another PC over the network, but received a login / password request. The situation is solved simply and quickly, the main thing is to learn a few elementary commands.

Where does Windows store network passwords?

You can manage passwords in this OS using the "netplwiz" command. To start its execution, go to the "Start" menu and enter "Run" in the search bar, or press R + Win-key. The described method is relevant for Windows 7, in Windows XP you should use the command "control userpasswords2". When the corresponding window with accounts opens, go to the "Advanced" menu and select the "Management" sub-item. This tab is intended for any manipulation of passwords, user accounts, security settings and other actions. Naturally, all operations must be carried out from an account with administrator rights. This way you can easily change any password to a more suitable one. The physical storage for network passwords is the% systemroot% \ system32 \ config directory.

Requesting a non-existent password

It often happens that computers controlled by different versions Windows is difficult to network, or connect to them from the outside. For example, Win 7 may ask Windows XP for a network password that has not been assigned at all (or will not accept the existing passcode). How do I fix this problem? On all machines, the following conditions must be met: users must be allowed access over the network by assigning a non-empty password to each; login-pass for authorization is the same on the "client" machine and on the server. If the connection is still not established, go to "Computer Configuration" (Win + R, enter gpedit.msc) -> choose “ Windows configuration", Then" Security Settings ", inside the" Local Policies "item," Security Settings "again, the" Network Security: Lan Manager check "sub-item, enable the" Send LM and NTLM "line. Also check that the following settings are correct:

in the "Control Panel", the item "All elements" -> "Network and Sharing Center", the sub-item "Advanced settings" disable "Access with password protection" ;
the standard network model for Win 7 should be "Workgroup" (default);
the guest account is enabled, in the local policy it is also removed from the item "Denial of access to the PC from the network."

If you found out \ changed the password and did everything as indicated in the article, but did not get access to the machine over the network, you need to study in detail the settings of local access policies on each specific computer.

Instructions

Select User Accounts (for Windows XP) or expand the User Accounts and Family Safety link and go to User Accounts (for Windows Vista).

Try not to add suspicious and unwanted contacts to your list so that you do not have to waste time deleting them in the future. Please read their personal information carefully before sharing your personal information.

In order to configure network equipment, you sometimes need to configure yourself gateways... To disconnect the desired device from the network, you need to turn off the gateway connected to the Internet.

Instructions

Launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the network equipment to open the router's settings menu. Enter its ip address and press Enter. Then enter the password and username to access the settings of the network equipment.

If you need to disconnect all network computers completely, then disconnect the connection internet with a router. To do this, go to the Status menu. In it you will find the status of the network connection. Then click on "Disable".

If you need to disconnect certain devices from the network, or internet, open the menu of special additional parameters... Next, go to the "Routing Table" item. Select the required local port, then delete all routes. This method allows you to reset all static routes. If the DHCP function is active, then access the network internet computers can.

If you use an ASUS router, open the menu called "Status", find the list of devices that are connected to the router and the network diagram.

Now you can select the desired computer or laptop and set the Disable parameter. It is recommended to use this method of disabling the gateway only if computers are connected through network hubs to the router. That is, several PCs are connected to the LAN port of the router at once.

If one PC for which you need to disable the gateway is connected directly to the LAN port, then you just need to physically disconnect this connection by pulling out the network cable.

If you want to disconnect from the network on long term, then enter the MAC address of its network card into the table of the router. To do this, set the MAC addresses to Disable. Reboot your router to apply all settings changes.

As practice shows, many users of a personal computer are faced with such difficulties as confirming a password when entering the Internet... This is not a serious problem, however, more than half of the users are just annoying.

You will need

- a computer;
- the Internet.

Instructions

Click on the "Start" menu, then open the "Control Panel" tab. You need to find the shortcut "Network Neighborhood". This directory contains all active connections your computer, therefore, and settings. You can also get into this menu and in another way. Click on the "My Computer" shortcut. You will see a list of all local drives. In the left corner there will be a small menu in which find "Network Connection".

As soon as you entered this menu, you need to find the connection the Internet a, which is installed on your computer. To do this, click on the "Show all connections" button. Next, select the desired shortcut. For example, it can be "Beeline". On your computer, the connection will be named after the company that provides the service to use the Internet a.

Next, click on the shortcut with the right mouse button, and select "Properties". Then go to the "Options" tab. A special menu will appear, which is intended for setting up the "dialing". If you are constantly asking for data when connecting, then there is a check mark on the item "Request a name, password, certificate". You need to disable this item. You can also enable an item such as "Display connection progress". This parameter allows you to see the connection status in real time.

If all properties the Internet and configured, press the "OK" button, and close this menu. Next, restart your computer and try to connect to the Internet at. Now you will not be confirming the data.

Calls, video communication, exchange instant messaging and files with other users, wherever they are. All this is provided by the Skype program. To simplify and improve the communication process, several different types of network status are used, which are controlled by the user depending on his needs.

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I have been setting up a samba server for some time now. This is a hardware NAS that unfortunately does not provide access to Samba logs. (the exact NAS model is called the Adonics NAS Adapter)

I also have Windows Vista and Windows XP. From both, I can match \\ 192.168.0.20 \ Smd no mistakes ( net use l: \\ 192.168 .0.20 \ Smd works by asking for my username and password).

I also bought completely new computer with Windows 7, and when I try to execute the same exact network usage command on it - using the same username / password pair, I get " The specified network password is incorrect.". I also tried matching from the menu Windows explorer and got the same error.

I synchronized the clocks of the two machines, tried again ... and still the same error persists.

So, what's really surprising is that the mapping works with WindowXP and Windows Vista machines, but fails with Windows7 using the same command and username / password. Anyone have any idea what might be causing this or how to fix this problem? Thanks to

Win7 Home User

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Explanation of Dominic D what's going on is correct: Vista, Windows7 and Windows2008 r2 use NTLMv2 by default. Older Samba implementations do not support this and return a failed password. Fortunately, you can tell Vista and Windows 7 (and I am assuming a 2k8 server) to use the v1 protocol if v2 is not available.

These are my notes for Vista, they worked on 64-bit Windows versions 7 Pro.

Start -> run -> secpol.msc
Local Policies -> Security Options -> Network Security: LAN Manager Authentication
Change only NTVLM2 replies on LM and NTLM - use NTLMV2 session security when negotiating

If you're stuck with Vista Home, there is no secpol.msc. Instead of this:

Start -> Run -> regedit
go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Lsa
for LmCompatibilityLevel, change the value "3" to "1"
A reboot may be required at this point.

David Mackintosh

Windows7 and Windows2008 r2 use NTLMv2 by default. Older Samba implementations do not support this and return a failed password. P>

We had the same problem on our NAS.

Two solutions

Because your NAS vendor updated their implementation (we just got the patch).
Click change policy either through a GPO or local policy. The setting that needs to be changed is: Policy local computer-> Computer Configuration -> Windows settings-> Security Settings -> Local Policy -> Security Settings -> Network Security: LAN Manager authentication level. Set to send LM & amp; NTLM - Use NTLMv2 session protocol if negotiated. It gives you the best of both worlds, improving security if supported, dropped if not. It should be the default IMO option for Windows7 / Windows2008r2, but for whatever reason it isn't.

Dominic D

This may not be the case, but you can try disabling SMB2 by Windows machine 7. SMB2 was introduced with Windows Vista, so if Vista machine works, I think 7 machine will work too, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try.

Joeqwerty

I hesitate to post this as an answer because it is so far-fetched, but it might be purely Win7 Home that people using the pro or definitive editions haven't seen. I remember reading something about home groups - and they may have limited functionality or changing the syntax?

You can check with superuser.com if only because they might have more experience with the home version. ( Main version could also mean the question belongs to SU, but I feel like the voices have to decide which ... seems to be a bit of a gray area to just redo it).

Homegroup is a feature that first appeared in Windows 7 and is designed to share folders, libraries, and devices on small networks. V in this case implied home network... However, in order to use the capabilities of the network, it must be configured. Only after creating a personal group will users from different PCs have access to the printer, scanner and the contents of local drives.

How to create a Homegroup on Windows 10 PC?

Before starting to create a homegroup in Windows 10, make sure that all computers are connected to the Internet and have an installed operating system. Windows system version 7 or higher. Further, the instruction will be as follows:

Right-click on the "Start" button and select "Control Panel".

A new window will open. We select "Network and Internet". Click on "Home group".

A new window will appear. In it, click on the link "Change advanced sharing options ...".
We put the checkboxes "Enable network discovery" and "Enable file and printer sharing."

Now you need to expand the branch "All networks" and check the box "Enable sharing so that network users can read and write files to shared folders". After clicking "Disable password-protected sharing" (if you want to set a password, you should check the first item) so that the user of another PC can see the folders without entering secret code... Click "Save Changes".

Go back to the "Home group" section and click "Create home group».

We indicate the folders to which users can access over the local network. We press "Next".

A window with a password will appear on the first PC, it is needed in order to connect all other computers for the first time.

This completes the creation of the homegroup. To connect a PC to a homegroup, you should do the following:

Go to the "Control Panel", select "Network and Internet", "Homegroup", "Join".

Next, open the folders for access, click "Next", enter the password and "Finish".

In the event that difficulties arise with connecting a PC or the group object is inaccessible, it is worth performing such actions. Go to the "Windows" folder, then "ServiceProfiles", "LocalService", "AppData" (provided that hidden folders), "Roaming", "PeerNetworking" and delete the file "idstore.sst".

Then you need to reboot the system and create a new group.

Find out the homegroup password in Windows 10

Standard way How to view homegroup password in Windows 10 is as follows:

Go to the "Control Panel" and select "Networks and Internet".
We select "Home group". The group settings appear. " We select "Show or print the homegroup password".