Using Different Credentials to Access Shared Folders in Windows 7

Using Different Credentials to Access Shared Folders in Windows 7

1. Click the Windows Orb button located at the bottom left.
2. Type cmd at the Search programs and files bar and hit the Enter key.
3. Type net use * /delete /yes and hit the Enter key.

1. How do I access shared folders with different credentials?
2. How do I change the credentials of a shared folder?
3. How do I access a shared folder on another computer Windows 7?
4. How do I access a network drive as a different user?
5. How do I open a folder in another user?
6. How do I remove a shared folder from credentials?
7. How do I lock a folder on a shared drive?
8. How do I access my shared folders with different credentials Windows 10?
9. How do I restrict access to a folder in Windows 7?
10. How do I change app permissions in Windows 7?
11. How do I enable special permissions in Windows 7?

How do I access shared folders with different credentials?

You can also specify different credentials using the Windows Explorer GUI. From the Tools menu select Map network drive.... On the Map Network Drive dialog window there is a checkbox for "Connect using different credentials". Note: If you do not see the menu bar in Windows Explorer, press the ALT key to make it appear.

How do I change the credentials of a shared folder?

Changing the Credentials Record

1. In an Explorer window, right-click the shared folder (E:\share) and select Properties;
2. From the Sharing tab, click Advanced Sharing;
3. Click Permissions;
4. Select Everyone and note the current permissions;
5. Deny all permissions, click OK, then in the Advanced Sharing window click Apply.

How do I access a shared folder on another computer Windows 7?

Turn on the computer on which you want to access the shared folders. Connect to your home network. Click on the Windows 7 Orb, formerly the "Start" bar. Type "Homegroup" in the "Search Programs and Files" field.

How do I access a network drive as a different user?

Map Network Drive as a Different User

1. In the pop-up windows select a letter to use from the drop down menu and in the folder enter the path to the folder you want to map. ...
2. Click the finish button and you should be asked to for the username and password you want to use to connect. ...
3. You should now see the network drive mapped in Explorer.

How do I open a folder in another user?

1. Go to the Start button;
2. Type in Explorer;
3. Shift Right-Click "Windows Explorer";
4. Run as different user.

How do I remove a shared folder from credentials?

1. Press the Windows key + R together to open the Run box. Type the following command and hit Enter. rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, KRShowKeyMgr.
2. You'll see the Stored Usernames and Passwords window. To remove a saved network credential you can select one of the entries and click Remove.

How do I lock a folder on a shared drive?

Password-protect a folder

1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder you want to password-protect. Right-click on the folder.
2. Select Properties from the menu. On the dialog that appears, click the General tab.
3. Click the Advanced button, then select Encrypt content to secure data. ...
4. Double-click the the folder to ensure you can access it.

How do I access my shared folders with different credentials Windows 10?

In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer. To connect every time you log on to your PC, select the Reconnect at sign-in check box. ** This is the point where you should also choose "Connect using different credentials".

How do I restrict access to a folder in Windows 7?

Right-click the folder you want to restrict, and choose Properties. On the Security tab, click Advanced, then click Change Permissions. You'll need to take these steps: 1 - Turn off (uncheck) the Include Inheritable Permissions from this object's parent option.

How do I change app permissions in Windows 7?

Click "Other users or groups" if the user isn't listed.

1. Click "Advanced" and then "Find Now" to find all of the users and groups on that computer.
2. Select the user you want to add to the permissions list and click "OK." They'll be added to the "Change owner to" list.

How do I enable special permissions in Windows 7?

Viewing and modifying existing special permissions

1. In Windows Explorer, right-click the file or folder you want to work with and then select Properties.
2. In the Properties dialog box, select the Security tab and then click Advanced. ...
3. On the Permissions tab, click Change Permissions.