Windows 8.1 keeps forgetting my network credentials

I frequently need to access files on my (Qnap TS-109II, Samba-based) NAS so I connect to
\\server\share using the "Remember my credentials" checkbox.
Alas, I often get errors (e.g. with File History, or just accessing a share from Windows Explorer's "Recent places") because the credentials are not valid: I need to re-enter my password and check "Remember my credentials" again.
And again...
Any clue?

You've probably already thought of this... Have you logged-off or rebooted gracefully after making the connection, so settings are saved. I ask because some folks just run Windows until it crashes or locks up, never giving the system a chance to save registry
data.
-Noel
Detailed how-to in my eBooks:
Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
Configure The Windows 8 "To Work" Options

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