(those settings on the client are to allow other machines access to that client) You may need to put the username in the formatīe sure to set the advanced sharing settings as below, on the SERVER - not the client. When you connect, it will prompt you for the username and password on the server itself. On DylanFilip, map a network drive, in the format \ and check the Use other credentials box.

Even if they share the same username and password. As such, user accounts on both machines are inaccessible by the other machines. They are on the same *default* work group, WORKGROUP. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I feel like I've tried everything that I can. To share a file between multiple computers and keep it updated rather than moving it around with a flash drive. The only thing I haven't tried is changing the registry, I saw an article on this fix online but didn't want to make more work for myself. I restarted before every time I wanted to connect to it, but i got the same error. I made the the Domain and the Username Q so i could log in easily. All Networks Turn onįolder sharing so anyone., 128-bit encryption: ON, Password Protected Sharing: ON). Guest or Public Network Discovery: ON, File and Printer Sharing: ON. Uninstalling and reinstalling Client for Microsoft NetworksĬhanging my Advanced Sharing Settings (Private Network Discovery: ON, File and Printer Sharing: ON, Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (recommended). Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. You might not have permission to use this network resource. When i try connecting it gives me the error message: I've been trying to connect my computer with a new server all day long.

Win dows 8.1 pro