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How to Fix A Specified Logon Session Does not Exist [3 Ways]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some users have reported having issues when trying to connect theirWindows 10devices to any other PC, or NAS (network-attached storage)server or service.
They see an error message saying:A specified logon session does not exist. It may have been terminated error onWindows 10.
Here’s how one user reported the issue onMicrosoft TechNet:
I am runningWin 10Insider Preview for the last couple of months, but after a major automatic update to build 10074, I can no longer access any other devices on the local network.
This issue seems to have been caused by the update toWindows 10versions 10074 and 10240.
A temporary fix for this problem would be to create and use a local account to sign intoWindows. This works but doesn’t fix the issue at its base.
For these reasons, in this article, we will explore some of the proven troubleshooting methods for fixing this error once and for all.
Please follow the steps described in this guide carefully to avoid causing any other issues.
How can I fix A specified logon session does not exist error?
1. Change the Windows sign-in method to PIN
2. Change network access settings
3. Use the Credential Manager
In this article, we explored the possible causes for the error message A specified logon session does not exist.
We also explored the best troubleshooting methods for this error.
Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue by using the comment section found below this article.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
