Some computers ask for password

[Guest]

I have a peer to peer network running XP Pro. The problem is that when trying to map a drive or just connect to another computer the computer asks for a user name and password. No passwords were ever set up. As far as I know there are no fire wall issues and sharing is allowed on all of the computers.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

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How to setup home or peer-to-peer network

If all of the computers in a peer-to-peer workgroup don't have a common
networking protocol, a common workgroup, and common user names and
passwords, the computers may experience a difficulty to communicate with
other computers that are running Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, or
Microsoft Windows 98. To resolve this issue, configure the computers by
ensuring that they have a common networking protocol (TCP/IP), a common
workgroup, and common user names and passwords. Also make sure enable File
and Printer Sharing is installed.


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[Chuck]

I have a peer to peer network running XP Pro. The problem is that when trying to map a drive or just connect to another computer the computer asks for a user name and password. No passwords were ever set up. As far as I know there are no fire wall issues and sharing is allowed on all of the computers.

Steve,

Here are a couple websites with excellent tutorials on file sharing.
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/

With XP Pro, you have 3 file sharing scenarios. Try and set all computers the
same way, and you will do a lot better.

On each computer, check first Simple File Sharing (Windows Explorer - Tools -
Folder Options - View - Advanced settings - last item in list).

If SFS is disabled, check the Local Security Policy (Control Panel -
Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
"Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
local users authenticate as themselves".

If you set the Local Security Policy to "Guest only", make sure that the Guest
account is enabled, and has a non-blank password. If "Classic", setup and use a
common account with identical password on both computers.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[Chuck]

I have a peer to peer network running XP Pro. The problem is that when trying to map a drive or just connect to another computer the computer asks for a user name and password. No passwords were ever set up. As far as I know there are no fire wall issues and sharing is allowed on all of the computers.

Steve,

Here are a couple websites with excellent tutorials on file sharing.
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/

With XP Pro, you have 3 file sharing scenarios. Try and set all computers the
same way, and you will do a lot better.

On each computer, check first Simple File Sharing (Windows Explorer - Tools -
Folder Options - View - Advanced settings - last item in list).

If SFS is disabled, check the Local Security Policy (Control Panel -
Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
"Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
local users authenticate as themselves".

If you set the Local Security Policy to "Guest only", make sure that the Guest
account is enabled, and has a non-blank password. If "Classic", setup and use a
common account with identical password on both computers.

With SFS enabled, a computer shares like Win9x/ME, without using authentication
by account / password. With SFS disabled, a computer shares using
authentication by account / password - and requires a non-blank password on all
accounts.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.