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Unable to view/access XR1000 USB Storage in Windows Pro 11 File Explorer
Setting up a new Windows Pro 11 laptop. I want to use Windows File Explorer to view and access all folders/files within my WD External HD (connected to XR1000 through USB). Environment Details: ...
A Windows Security page opens asking to Enter network credentials - User name and Password. It also states - You can't access this shared folder because your
organization's security policies block unauthenticated guest access. These policies help protect your PC from unsafe or malicious devices on the network.
- I've tried entering various Windows and Netgear user names and pwds without success
Did you try readyshare as the user name with the router admin password?
Thank you. I didn't use readyshare as the user name, I will give that a try.
Unfortunately that didn't work - still couldn't get past the Enter network credential page.
Thank you. I didn't use readyshare as the user name, I will give that a try.
Unfortunately that didn't work - still couldn't get past the Enter network credential page.One option is here:
Thank you again. It seems like the same error message I'm receiving. I'm a 'little' comfortable with PowerShell but not to modify settings I don't quite understand. What risk am I taking by running the commands to re-enable guest access to Samba drives?
Acutally, If you have Win11, try enabling SMB v1.0 on the control panel/programs and features/turn On or OFF Windows freatures. Looks for SMB Client v1.0. Apply and reboot the PC.
