Network - one computer cant access files in the other

[Chuck]

Both pcs running XP Home SP2 - both showing same workgroup but no computer
names since SP2 installed- not even their own - both firewalled - one with
Norton & the other PC-Cillin - (Disabling both made no difference). Your
advice "thru the "net view" command, getting access denied. This has two
possible causes: Misbehaving / misconfigured firewall or
Blocked anonymous access to computer" Changed LSA key on both to 0 and
it's "Hi-yo Silver Awaaaaaaay"

Brill!

John B

John,

I am amazed how often that one small setting (RestrictAnonymous) resolves
problems. What was Microsoft thinking when they designed it??

Thanks for the update, and the feedback.

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Cheers,
Chuck
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[Broooz]

Leading me to 2 questions:
1) What is the actual purpose for RA = "1" or "2"? Under what
circumstances
would you want shares to exist but not be enumerated? Or the overall
question
"What was Microsoft thinking when they designed this setting (Were they
thinking)"?
2) Why couldnt't they have some style and call it "RestrictAnonymous" at
least?

But I try and not dwell too long on either question

Tend to agree - although my girl friend is a bit p***ed off about how long I
have spent on this! so perhaps I shoudl. Anyway thanks very much indeed.