Windows 7 Access to shared folder. Will not remeber user/password?

Fix for Not Remembering Credentials:​

1. Windows Credentials Manager:
   • Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Credential Manager.
   • Add a Windows credential for the shared folder's location with the correct username and password.
   []Registry Edit:
   • Caution: Before making changes in the Registry, ensure you have a backup.
   • Open the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Start menu.
   • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters.
   • Create a new DWORD value named "UseBasicAuth" and set it to 1.
   • Restart your computer and check if it retains the credentials.
   []Network Drive Mapping:
   • Map the shared folder as a network drive.
   • Create a batch file that runs at startup to connect to the network drive with stored credentials.

     Workaround:​

     You can create a batch script to automatically reconnect to the shared folder at startup. Here's an example script:
     Code:

     @echo off net use Z: \\server\share /user:username password

   []Create the Batch Script:
   • Replace Z: with the drive letter you want to assign.
   • Replace \\server\share with the path to the shared folder.
   • Replace username and password with the appropriate login credentials.
   []Run the Script at Startup:
   • Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and paste a shortcut to the batch script in this folder. By implementing one of these solutions, you should be able to avoid the hassle of entering credentials for the shared folders on Windows 7 after each reboot. Let me know if you need further assistance or clarification!