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The elliot-server tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to accessing a local network share on a machine named ELLIOT-SERVER. Discussions focus on credential conflicts when a PC with a Microsoft Account tries to connect to a server using a local account. Users seek help with Windows Security prompts that autofill email addresses instead of local usernames, leading to authentication failures. Troubleshooting includes identifying the correct account and password format for network share access in a mixed-account environment.
  1. King Mustard

    Windows 11 Unable to access local network share - not sure what account and/or password to use

    I have two PCs in this room, one called ELLIOT-PC and one called ELLIOT-SERVER. ELLIOT-SERVER has a Local Account profile called Elliot, that I use to share folders. ELLIOT-PC has a Microsoft Account profile (Hotmail). When I try to navigate to \\elliot-server in Windows Explorer on...
    • King Mustard
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    • access issues authentication credential management elliot-pc elliot-server file explorer file sharing home network network sharing permissions remote access server access troubleshooting windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Networking
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