How Does Windows Security Enter Network Credentials Work?

How Does Windows Security Enter Network Credentials Work?

Network Credentials help in protecting the computer from unauthorized access of files and folders which travel between the computers. It is a decent protection to the computer.

To enable Network Credentials on the computer,
• Click on the “Start Menu” and go to Control Panel.
• Select the option “Network and Sharing Center.”
• Select “Home Network” under “View your active networks” and Click on “Change advanced sharing Settings.”
• Open the window “Home or Work” and turn off Password protected sharing.
• Under “User Accounts and Family Safety,” click on “Manage your credentials” option which is on the left.
• Click on “Add a Window Credential” and make sure that the username and password are blank.
• Enter valid user credentials. Now to add the targeted PC’s network credentials, go to “User Accounts” and click on “Credential Manager” to add a Window Credential.
• Add the computer name you want to access. The accessing will start after finishing this process.