Is a password login necessary to share files within a workgroup?


  1. stanhilliard
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    Is a password login necessary to share files within a workgroup?


    On a workgroup home network, can a win 7 or win 8.1 computer be shared if it does not require a password to log in? If so, how can another PC connect to it with Explorer?
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  3. Ztruker
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    If they don't have the same userid then yes, I believe you need passwords.

    You can try defining everyone then give it whatever access you want.
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