The dialog violates the principle of seamless security . It asks for a secret after the user has already established a desktop session, creating cognitive dissonance.
If the target PC uses a local account, enter that specific username and password.
We surveyed 100 IT support tickets (synthetic data based on common patterns) mentioning this dialog. The emotional breakdown:
When you attempt to access a shared folder, printer, or another PC on your local network, Windows often triggers a security dialog box asking you to . This prompt is a security measure designed to ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive data on other devices. What Are Network Credentials?
If you are connecting an old Windows 7 machine to a new Windows 10/11 machine, or if the "Enter Network Credentials" prompt refuses to accept any password, you may need to enable insecure protocols.
