Recognize A User From A Win 2k Domain?

[John Schneider]

I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at the
office, is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my
home workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local
network via a Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the
error "The mapped network drive could not be created because the
following error has occurred: There are currently no logon servers
available to service the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a
different user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By
default, you will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If
I enter my user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to
the shared drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without
first mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some
basic steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same
password as used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[Richard G. Harper]

The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the correct
work-around for this type of situation.

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[John Schneider]

Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John

The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at the office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local network via a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By default, you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I enter my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same password as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John

The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message

I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at the office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local network via a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By default, you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I enter my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[John Schneider]

By George, I think I've got it. Out of the blue, I just had an idea, but I
purposely left the laptop at work today, so that I would not do ANY work
this weekend. I have too much stuff to do around the house. I won't be
able to test this till Monday, but I believe this just might work.

I create a batch file on the Win2K machine that has just one line in it:
net use z: \\xpmachinename\sharename xpAdminPassword /user:xpAdminUserName
Then, put this batch file in my startup folder on the 2K machine.

I'm probably missing something here, but it seems that this would establish
the initial connection to the XP box each time I boot up, so that I can then
print from the 2K box without having to do the manual mapping outlined
below. If there is a particular problem with doing this at startup, I could
put a shortcut to the batch file on my desktop and then just double-click it
before I try to print. I wish I could test this now!!!!

Also, this got me to think about something else on the XP side. When I want
to share a particular folder, my procedure has always been to go into
Windows Explorer, navigate down to the folder I want to share, right-click,
"Sharing and Security...", blah, blah, blah. Is anyone aware of a way to do
this in a batch file? I'd like to put a few shortcuts on my desktop that
each has its own batch file to share a particular folder.

Thanks,
John

Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John

The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message
I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at the office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local network

via
a

Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By default,

you

will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I enter my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Hi! Thanks for proving me wrong!

Yes, what you suggest should work just fine on the mapping side. For the
sharing side, open up a command window and type NET SHARE /? (and press
Enter) and I think you'll get some more good ideas.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

By George, I think I've got it. Out of the blue, I just had an idea, but
I
purposely left the laptop at work today, so that I would not do ANY work
this weekend. I have too much stuff to do around the house. I won't be
able to test this till Monday, but I believe this just might work.

I create a batch file on the Win2K machine that has just one line in it:
net use z: \\xpmachinename\sharename xpAdminPassword /user:xpAdminUserName
Then, put this batch file in my startup folder on the 2K machine.

I'm probably missing something here, but it seems that this would
establish
the initial connection to the XP box each time I boot up, so that I can
then
print from the 2K box without having to do the manual mapping outlined
below. If there is a particular problem with doing this at startup, I
could
put a shortcut to the batch file on my desktop and then just double-click
it
before I try to print. I wish I could test this now!!!!

Also, this got me to think about something else on the XP side. When I
want
to share a particular folder, my procedure has always been to go into
Windows Explorer, navigate down to the folder I want to share,
right-click,
"Sharing and Security...", blah, blah, blah. Is anyone aware of a way to
do
this in a batch file? I'd like to put a few shortcuts on my desktop that
each has its own batch file to share a particular folder.

Thanks,
John

Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John


The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message
I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my
laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at the
office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local network via
a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the
error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following
error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a
different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By
default,
you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I enter my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the
shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without
first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some
basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same
password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[John Schneider]

Thanks again for the help. Once I saw the NET SHARE you mentioned below,
the little light bulb came on over my head. I had completely forgotten
about that.

Happy Holidays,
John

Hi! Thanks for proving me wrong!

Yes, what you suggest should work just fine on the mapping side. For the
sharing side, open up a command window and type NET SHARE /? (and press
Enter) and I think you'll get some more good ideas.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

By George, I think I've got it. Out of the blue, I just had an idea, but
I
purposely left the laptop at work today, so that I would not do ANY work
this weekend. I have too much stuff to do around the house. I won't be
able to test this till Monday, but I believe this just might work.

I create a batch file on the Win2K machine that has just one line in it:
net use z: \\xpmachinename\sharename xpAdminPassword /user:xpAdminUserName
Then, put this batch file in my startup folder on the 2K machine.

I'm probably missing something here, but it seems that this would
establish
the initial connection to the XP box each time I boot up, so that I can
then
print from the 2K box without having to do the manual mapping outlined
below. If there is a particular problem with doing this at startup, I
could
put a shortcut to the batch file on my desktop and then just double-click
it
before I try to print. I wish I could test this now!!!!

Also, this got me to think about something else on the XP side. When I
want
to share a particular folder, my procedure has always been to go into
Windows Explorer, navigate down to the folder I want to share,
right-click,
"Sharing and Security...", blah, blah, blah. Is anyone aware of a way to
do
this in a batch file? I'd like to put a few shortcuts on my desktop that
each has its own batch file to share a particular folder.

Thanks,
John

Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John


The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home

network
to

recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message
I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my
laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at the
office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local

network
via

a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the
error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following
error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a
different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By
default,

you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I

enter
my

user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the
shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without
first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some
basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same
password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[Richard G. Harper]

And a happy holiday season to you as well.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks again for the help. Once I saw the NET SHARE you mentioned below,
the little light bulb came on over my head. I had completely forgotten
about that.

Happy Holidays,
John

Hi! Thanks for proving me wrong!

Yes, what you suggest should work just fine on the mapping side. For the
sharing side, open up a command window and type NET SHARE /? (and press
Enter) and I think you'll get some more good ideas.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

By George, I think I've got it. Out of the blue, I just had an idea, but
I
purposely left the laptop at work today, so that I would not do ANY
work
this weekend. I have too much stuff to do around the house. I won't
be
able to test this till Monday, but I believe this just might work.

I create a batch file on the Win2K machine that has just one line in
it:
net use z: \\xpmachinename\sharename xpAdminPassword /user:xpAdminUserName
Then, put this batch file in my startup folder on the 2K machine.

I'm probably missing something here, but it seems that this would
establish
the initial connection to the XP box each time I boot up, so that I can
then
print from the 2K box without having to do the manual mapping outlined
below. If there is a particular problem with doing this at startup, I
could
put a shortcut to the batch file on my desktop and then just double-click
it
before I try to print. I wish I could test this now!!!!

Also, this got me to think about something else on the XP side. When I
want
to share a particular folder, my procedure has always been to go into
Windows Explorer, navigate down to the folder I want to share,
right-click,
"Sharing and Security...", blah, blah, blah. Is anyone aware of a way to
do
this in a batch file? I'd like to put a few shortcuts on my desktop that
each has its own batch file to share a particular folder.

Thanks,
John


Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind
of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John


The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network
to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the
correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message
I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my
laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at
the
office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my
home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local network
via
a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the
error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following
error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a
different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By
default,

you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I enter
my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the
shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without
first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some
basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same
password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[Guest]

I was having the very same problem and was able to do as originally
suggested, but I also didn't like it. I resolved the problem. I can now get
into my XP home edition computer from my win2000 pro laptop. I'd love to
tell you how, however I'm not sure anymore which of the changes I made did
the trick. Here is a few of the things I did:

I removed the client, service and protocol (except TCP/IP) for the xp
machine followed by the network adapter. I then let it re-install

I went to network connections and clicked on advanced - optional network
connections. I think I added, under networking services, Internet Gateway
Device Discovery and Control Client. But I'm not sure - it might have
already been turned on.

I went into administative services. Under services, I turned something on
to automatic. I'm not possitive which one, but it was one of the following
(All of the others were already set that way): DHCP Client, Distributed Link
Tracking Client, DNS Client - I think it was the last one. I may have started
Net Logon, it's on manual, however, not auto. I'm not sure.

I logged onto my work VPN, then without thinking I tried to access my xp
computer. I got hung up and afterwards I tried without being logged onto my
VPN to get to the xp machine, but couldn't. My network neighborhood on the
2000 computer was not working right.

I removed the client, service and protocols (except for EACFilt Driver and
McAfee Desktop Firewall network driver) for the 2000 machine.
I then, after a reboot, added back TCP/IP and File & Print sharing.

When my network neighborhood didn't work, I removed one of my network
adapters from the devices list and rebooted to let it add that back in,
hoping to get my network neighborhood to wirk right again. it didn't fix it.
I then noticed that I forgot to add client for microsoft networks. I did this

I can now go from my win 2000 computer to my XP home-edition computer
without any problems. (aside from having to take down the firewalls - that is
the next project)

Hope this helps you. Although I'm not an expert on any of this (as you may
see from my rambling ways) I'd be happy to try to help you get it straight,
if you try these things and it doesn't work. I most likely did something
that I missed mentioning. Let me know.

- David

And a happy holiday season to you as well.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Thanks again for the help. Once I saw the NET SHARE you mentioned below,
the little light bulb came on over my head. I had completely forgotten
about that.

Happy Holidays,
John

Hi! Thanks for proving me wrong!

Yes, what you suggest should work just fine on the mapping side. For the
sharing side, open up a command window and type NET SHARE /? (and press
Enter) and I think you'll get some more good ideas.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message By George, I think I've got it. Out of the blue, I just had an idea, but
I
purposely left the laptop at work today, so that I would not do ANY
work
this weekend. I have too much stuff to do around the house. I won't
be
able to test this till Monday, but I believe this just might work.

I create a batch file on the Win2K machine that has just one line in
it:
net use z: \\xpmachinename\sharename xpAdminPassword /user:xpAdminUserName
Then, put this batch file in my startup folder on the 2K machine.

I'm probably missing something here, but it seems that this would
establish
the initial connection to the XP box each time I boot up, so that I can
then
print from the 2K box without having to do the manual mapping outlined
below. If there is a particular problem with doing this at startup, I
could
put a shortcut to the batch file on my desktop and then just double-click
it
before I try to print. I wish I could test this now!!!!

Also, this got me to think about something else on the XP side. When I
want
to share a particular folder, my procedure has always been to go into
Windows Explorer, navigate down to the folder I want to share,
right-click,
"Sharing and Security...", blah, blah, blah. Is anyone aware of a way to
do
this in a batch file? I'd like to put a few shortcuts on my desktop that
each has its own batch file to share a particular folder.

Thanks,
John


Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

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message Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind
of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John


The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home network
to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the
correct
work-around for this type of situation.

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message
I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my
laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at
the
office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my
home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local network
via
a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get the
error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the following
error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a
different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By
default,

you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I enter
my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the
shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine without
first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried some
basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same
password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider

 

[John Schneider]

David,

Thanks for the reply, and all I can say is WOW! You sure were determined!

I've tweaked my setup so that it works automatically now. I noticed that on
the XP machine, there is a automatic share called "print$". So, I setup a
batch file on my Win 2k machine and put it in the startup group. It has
just one line in it:
net use z: \\johnnydellxp\print$ password /user:Johnny

This works like a charm. Now I can print to any of the printers hanging off
the XP box without having to do all the manual stuff.

Thanks again for the response, and Happy Holidays!
John

I was having the very same problem and was able to do as originally
suggested, but I also didn't like it. I resolved the problem. I can now get
into my XP home edition computer from my win2000 pro laptop. I'd love to
tell you how, however I'm not sure anymore which of the changes I made did
the trick. Here is a few of the things I did:

I removed the client, service and protocol (except TCP/IP) for the xp
machine followed by the network adapter. I then let it re-install

I went to network connections and clicked on advanced - optional network
connections. I think I added, under networking services, Internet Gateway
Device Discovery and Control Client. But I'm not sure - it might have
already been turned on.

I went into administative services. Under services, I turned something on
to automatic. I'm not possitive which one, but it was one of the following
(All of the others were already set that way): DHCP Client, Distributed Link
Tracking Client, DNS Client - I think it was the last one. I may have started
Net Logon, it's on manual, however, not auto. I'm not sure.

I logged onto my work VPN, then without thinking I tried to access my xp
computer. I got hung up and afterwards I tried without being logged onto my
VPN to get to the xp machine, but couldn't. My network neighborhood on the
2000 computer was not working right.

I removed the client, service and protocols (except for EACFilt Driver and
McAfee Desktop Firewall network driver) for the 2000 machine.
I then, after a reboot, added back TCP/IP and File & Print sharing.

When my network neighborhood didn't work, I removed one of my network
adapters from the devices list and rebooted to let it add that back in,
hoping to get my network neighborhood to wirk right again. it didn't fix it.
I then noticed that I forgot to add client for microsoft networks. I did this

I can now go from my win 2000 computer to my XP home-edition computer
without any problems. (aside from having to take down the firewalls - that is
the next project)

Hope this helps you. Although I'm not an expert on any of this (as you may
see from my rambling ways) I'd be happy to try to help you get it straight,
if you try these things and it doesn't work. I most likely did something
that I missed mentioning. Let me know.

- David

And a happy holiday season to you as well.

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Thanks again for the help. Once I saw the NET SHARE you mentioned below,
the little light bulb came on over my head. I had completely forgotten
about that.

Happy Holidays,
John

Hi! Thanks for proving me wrong!

Yes, what you suggest should work just fine on the mapping side. For the
sharing side, open up a command window and type NET SHARE /? (and press
Enter) and I think you'll get some more good ideas.

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message By George, I think I've got it. Out of the blue, I just had an idea,
but
I
purposely left the laptop at work today, so that I would not do ANY
work
this weekend. I have too much stuff to do around the house. I won't
be
able to test this till Monday, but I believe this just might work.

I create a batch file on the Win2K machine that has just one line in
it:
net use z: \\xpmachinename\sharename xpAdminPassword
/user:xpAdminUserName
Then, put this batch file in my startup folder on the 2K machine.

I'm probably missing something here, but it seems that this would
establish
the initial connection to the XP box each time I boot up, so that I can
then
print from the 2K box without having to do the manual mapping outlined
below. If there is a particular problem with doing this at startup, I
could
put a shortcut to the batch file on my desktop and then just
double-click
it
before I try to print. I wish I could test this now!!!!

Also, this got me to think about something else on the XP side. When I
want
to share a particular folder, my procedure has always been to go into
Windows Explorer, navigate down to the folder I want to share,
right-click,
"Sharing and Security...", blah, blah, blah. Is anyone aware of a way
to
do
this in a batch file? I'd like to put a few shortcuts on my desktop
that
each has its own batch file to share a particular folder.

Thanks,
John


Okay, but I don't think we'll be hearing from you soon.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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message Thanks for the reply, Richard, but I've never been one to give up
when
someone says "you can't do that". There has to be some other kind
of
workaround that does not involve that manual step below. I'll keep
trying,
and when I find the trick, I'll post it back here.

Thanks again,
John


The short answer is that you will not be able to get your home
network
to
recognize users from your work domain. What you are doing is the
correct
work-around for this type of situation.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


message
I frequently need to share a drive on my XP Pro machine with my
laptop
running Windows 2000 Server. My laptop, which I usually use at
the
office,
is part of a specific domain, and the XP machine is part of my
home
workgroup. When at home the laptop is plugged into my local
network
via
a
Linksys router.

When I go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive on my
laptop
and
enter the shared folder info (as \\XPMachineName\Folder), I get
the
error
"The mapped network drive could not be created because the
following
error
has occurred: There are currently no logon servers available to
service
the logon request."

On the Map Network Drive window, if I click on "Connect using a
different
user name", I get the "Connect As..." window saying that "By
default,

you
will connect to the network folder as "DOMAIN\UserName". If I
enter
my
user name and password from my XP logon, I can then map to the
shared
drive.

Also, I can not access the shared printers on the XP machine
without
first
mapping a network drive manually via the method above.

How do I setup my XP machine to recognize my Windows 2000
"DOMAIN\UserName" as a valid user? I've played around with
policies
and
user rights, but just can't figure this one out. I also tried
some
basic
steps, such as adding the UserName user in XP, with the same
password
as
used on the 2k machine.

Thanks,
John Schneider