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SharePoint Explorer Folder Access

I am VERY inexperienced with SharePoint, so please do not get too technical with your answers.

Situation:
I am using SharePoint Foundation 2013
I am trying to create an Intranet site which will be used only internally.  This site will be set up to contain employee sensitive data, such as payroll information and such.  Each user will have their own login account, controlled by Active Directory.

I can get the site created, and set the "Authentication Providers" / "Claims Authentication Types" to "Enable Windows Authentication" and "Basic authentication", while leaving the check out of the "Integrated Windows authentication".  Doing this forces the login screen to come up every time, whether you are logged into the computer as a qualified user or not.  This is exactly what I want, so as to prevent any other user from sneaking over to someone's computer and accessing their information if that user were away from the desk.

So far, with all of that, I can get exactly what I want.  My problem comes when trying to 'mass upload' documents thru the windows explorer route.  There are enough people that it is not feasible to load files one at a time thru the user interface.  I would like to be able to create a batch file which will do this behind the scenes. The problem is, with the Authentication set as it is, it will not allow access thru windows explorer.  Normally, I would enter \\sitename\foldername to do this.  With the authentication set as it is, it says it cannot find the folder.

Is there a way to accomplish this type of setup where I can "force" the login screen to come up, and still be able to get access thru File Explorer?
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You are very correct with your answer. I am not experienced enough to do this with so much at stake.
Thanks - I am sure you have the skills and experience, but the risks are very high.

Have a good one...
That's not to say it isn't a solvable problem though. I'd recommend going to Pluralsight.com and taking some SharePoint courses. It's pretty inexpensive.

https://www.pluralsight.com/search?q=SharePoint

Or, bring in a consultant and ask them to design it and train you so you can manage it.