Common causes include misconfigured permissions, disabled network discovery or file sharing, and restrictive firewall settings. Additionally, conflicting or outdated security policies in Windows network environments can lead to this issue. In this article, we will discuss several ways to solve this error.
1. Turn on File and Printer Sharing
If multiple computers are connected to a printer, there should be a host PC where it’s installed. To resolve any permission errors when accessing the printer from another computer, ensure that File and Printer Sharing is enabled on the network.
2. Add Windows Credential
To ensure secure access, manually adding Windows Credentials stores login details, which helps bypass permission issues by pre-authenticating access. This tells Windows to remember and use the correct username and password for that network, ensuring smooth access without repeated authorization errors.
3. Edit LSA Registry Entry
Changing the LSA registry entry can improve access to shared resources. Adjusting the RestrictAnonymous setting allows Windows to permit access, resolving permission issues and bypassing restrictions that might block connectivity, especially in mixed or home networks.
4. Enable File Sharing for Devices that Use 40- or 56-bit Encryption
For older devices using lower encryption, enabling file sharing with 40- or 56-bit encryption allows compatibility. This setting lets these devices communicate with your Windows PC, helping resolve access issues caused by encryption conflicts.
