How can I remove the credentials used by windows for a remote shared folder?

Question

I had set up a channel to use a remote share and connected via windows.  The credentials changed on the remote server so now my channel has stopped working.  How can I remove the old credentials from windows.

Answer 1

You may find the following helpful to remove the cached credentials.  Depending how it was added you may find it needs to be removed with one or both methods below.

1.  Try using using the following command at a command prompt to view the cached credentials

net use

If you see the remote share in the list, use this command to remove it:

net use \\{server}\{share} /delete /yes

replace the tags above to match your share.  Wait at least 60 seconds for it to proagate.

2. Remove it via windows credentials manager:

on the next screen

 

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