Anyone who knows the account name can then use accounts with blank passwords to log on to systems. Devices that are not in physically secure locations should always enforce strong password policies for all local user accounts. Otherwise, anyone with physical access to the device can log on by using a user account that does not have a password.
This is especially important for portable devices. If you apply this security policy to the Everyone group, no one will be able to log on through Remote Desktop Services.
The following table lists the actual and effective default values for this policy. Changes to this policy become effective without a device restart when they are saved locally or distributed through Group Policy.
The policy as distributed through the GPO takes precedence over the locally configured policy setting on a computer joined to a domain. On the domain controller, use ADSI Edit or the dsquery command to determine effective minimum password length.
If this policy is not contained in a distributed GPO, this policy can be configured on the local device by using the Local Security Policy snap-in. This section describes how an attacker might exploit a feature or its configuration, how to implement the countermeasure, and the possible negative consequences of countermeasure implementation. Blank passwords are a serious threat to computer security, and they should be forbidden through organizational policy and suitable technical measures.
Starting with Windows Server , the default settings for Active Directory domains require complex passwords of at least seven characters, and eight characters starting with Windows Server All others are passworded. I have the exact same problem , as soon as I add a password to the computer that shares files , it shows up in the local homegroup and workgroup, and I can access all the files,. Thanks in advance. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.
I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi Narean, Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to A. User's post on December 23, I also have this issue. File sharing is turned on on all computers. I am not using a Homegroup. The master PC has a User name, but no password.
How do I get past this Credentials request and allow PC2 to access files on the master? Microsoft cannot even come up with an answer for this inconvenience. I'm facing the exact same problem, its asking me for a username and password.
I didn't have this problem when i was running Windows Vista on Both my laptop and desktop. But when i installed windows 7 on both my computers its asking me for a username and password. Try this. Make certain network file sharing is enabled, but password protected file sharing is disabled. Map a network drive Z to Public on each machine from the other after waiting 10 minutes. Now it should work. Hit start, type "manage sharing" and choose the "Manage Advanced Sharing Settings" now make sure what you're going to edit is the profile currently selected for your network, e.
I've seen this issue million times before "back in technical support days" and this would solve it for sure,. Aabed Yassine - Systems Engineer. For all users of Windows 7 that have password protected problems in a home network try this:.
In the last option, click to "Turn-off password protected sharing". Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Asked by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Networking. Sign in to vote. Any advice woud be awesome! Sunday, April 11, PM. Hi, It should be a file permission issue. Also go to Advanced sharing and grant full control permission for the users.
If the issue persists, you can turn on Password Protected Sharing and try to access. Tuesday, April 13, AM. Tuesday, April 13, PM. Hi, What exact error message is received?
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