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Hello,
I am using Windows XP.
In Windows Explorer, I go to Tools to connect to a network drive, and I can search for the drive either by browsing or through the history. But is it possible to delete all traces of the history?
Thank you ...
I am using Windows XP.
In Windows Explorer, I go to Tools to connect to a network drive, and I can search for the drive either by browsing or through the history. But is it possible to delete all traces of the history?
Thank you ...
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Hello, check the registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Map Network Drive MRU
and
HKEY_USERS\S-xxxxx\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Map Network Drive MRU
The history appears in these 2 places. You can delete the entries manually, but I don't know of a direct menu for that.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Map Network Drive MRU
and
HKEY_USERS\S-xxxxx\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Map Network Drive MRU
The history appears in these 2 places. You can delete the entries manually, but I don't know of a direct menu for that.
Hello,
Phunk, do you know where the password is stored when you establish the connection?
I explain, normally you start by "connecting a network drive," then you choose the folder, and since the server is secured, you need to enter a username and a password. And just below, there is a checkbox, remember the password.
I'm talking about that checkbox.
The problem also arises with another server, at first, I set up a server without connection authorization, and now I've changed it, I'm filtering access with passwords, and this change creates a problem, which is that no one can connect anymore. Error message: incorrect username or password. (that's normal, I couldn't write the new parameters.)
Thank you for your help.
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Phunk, do you know where the password is stored when you establish the connection?
I explain, normally you start by "connecting a network drive," then you choose the folder, and since the server is secured, you need to enter a username and a password. And just below, there is a checkbox, remember the password.
I'm talking about that checkbox.
The problem also arises with another server, at first, I set up a server without connection authorization, and now I've changed it, I'm filtering access with passwords, and this change creates a problem, which is that no one can connect anymore. Error message: incorrect username or password. (that's normal, I couldn't write the new parameters.)
Thank you for your help.
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Help your neighbor as you have been helped... / google = 95% of the solutions, but you knew that!
˜¨¨¨¨˜''°º^v^^v^-= Make love and not war! =-^v^^v^º°''˜¨¨¨¨˜
Hello, the saved password is encrypted somewhere; it seems obvious that it won't be lying around in a registry key :D
However, if you are on Windows XP PRO, you can access the username and resource name stored (but not the password) by using the command control userpasswords and then clicking on "manage my network passwords" or directly through a shortcut pointing to %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, KRShowKeyMgr.
What is it for then? Well, for example, to also delete the history of saved accounts for accessing a share on the network.
However, if you are on Windows XP PRO, you can access the username and resource name stored (but not the password) by using the command control userpasswords and then clicking on "manage my network passwords" or directly through a shortcut pointing to %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, KRShowKeyMgr.
What is it for then? Well, for example, to also delete the history of saved accounts for accessing a share on the network.
REG DELETE "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Map Network Drive MRU" /v MRUList /f