Expanded Windows backup guide troubleshooting (#659)

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Setup Network Folder Setup Network Folder
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.. caution::
If you use a PIN rather than a password to log in to Windows, you may need to switch to a standard password.
Microsoft/Office365 accounts also may **not** work, try a local user in this case.
To remedy both situations, see the end of this guide first.
#. Create a folder, or select an existing one. Right-click the folder and select "Properties" #. Create a folder, or select an existing one. Right-click the folder and select "Properties"
.. figure:: /_static/images/cifs/cifs-win0.png .. figure:: /_static/images/cifs/cifs-win0.png
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- For "Path" - Enter the full path followed by the share name displayed in the Windows sharing dialog shown in Step 4 above. In our example this would be, literally, ``/Users/win/Desktop/SharedFolder``. When entering the path, make sure replace the backshashes ``\`` shown by Windows with forward slashes ``/``. - For "Path" - Enter the full path followed by the share name displayed in the Windows sharing dialog shown in Step 4 above. In our example this would be, literally, ``/Users/win/Desktop/SharedFolder``. When entering the path, make sure replace the backshashes ``\`` shown by Windows with forward slashes ``/``.
- Enter your Windows username and password in the "User" and "Password" fields - Enter your Windows username and password in the "User" and "Password" fields
That's it! You can now :ref:`Create<backup-create>` encrypted, private backups of all your server data to your Windows machine or external drive!!
Common issues
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.. caution:: .. caution::
If you use a "PIN" to log in to Windows, keep in mind that your password needs to be the user's full password, NOT the PIN! Office365 accounts also may **not** work, try a regular user in this case.
Remember: If you use a PIN rather than a password to log in to Windows, you may need to switch to a standard password.
In Windows you'd have to do the following:
#. Press Windows+I to open the Configure window
#. Go to Accounts > Sign-in Options
#. Scroll down to "Require Windows Hello Sign In for Microsoft Accounts" and set the button to "Disabled"
#. Go up to "Windows Hello PIN", click "Remove", and confirm once more (You might need to go all the way back out and back in)
#. "Password" should now be visible and allow you to set a password.
.. caution::
Microsoft/Office365 accounts also may **not** work, try a local user in this case. You may not want to do this on a company/school device.
To Switch to a Local Account, you'd have to do the following:
#. Press Windows+I to open the Configure window
#. Go to Accounts > Your Info.
#. Under "Account settings" click Sign in with a local account instead.
#. You'll be prompted to confirm your current Microsoft account password.
#. Create a username for the local account (it can be the same one you were using).
#. Set a password for the local account (again, it could be the one you're used to)
#. Click Next, then Sign out and finish. When you restart you'll be logging in as a local user.
.. tip::
If you receive the following error:
**Filesystem I/O Error mount error(22): Permission denied**
Ensure your that you entered only valid characters in the fields. Make sure you are using the correct form of slashes, as per the guide above.
.. tip:: .. tip::
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Ensure your username and password are correct. Also ensure your windows password meets any length and complexity requirements set by your local Windows policy. Ensure your username and password are correct. Also ensure your windows password meets any length and complexity requirements set by your local Windows policy.
.. tip::
If you receive the following error: If you receive the following error:
**Filesystem I/O Error mount error(115): Operation now in progress** **Filesystem I/O Error mount error(115): Operation now in progress**
Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet (or WiFi) and select the "Private" profile to treat your LAN as a trusted network that allows file sharing. Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet (or WiFi) and select the "Private" profile to treat your LAN as a trusted network that allows file sharing.
That's it! You can now :ref:`Create<backup-create>` encrypted, private backups of all your server data to your Windows machine or external drive!!