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How do I change the user I am logged in with on a Network Share?

Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 2026318736 views
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When connecting to a server via Explorer (not a mapped network drive) even if the "Remember my credentials" check box is not selected, Windows remembers the password until you log out. Is there any way to switch user/password for a share without logging out and back in?

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You can override stored credentials for shares in Windows via the Control Panel. I believe this should be possible since around Windows 2000, or at least XP. However, the names of these functions are different in all versions. I am using names from Windows 7 in this post. Open your account page in User Accounts and Family Safety. (Click your image in the start menu, or navigate through control panel). In the left hand side panel, select Manage your credentials. Under Windows Credentials: If the…

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