Getting 2k to share from xp

[Kevin C.]

Computer A is running 2000, in default workgroup WORKGROUP.

Other Computers are running XP, in default workgroup MSHOME.

I'm not sure what the significance of workgroups is, but thought I'd mention
it.

All computers can see each other. Computer A can access other computers
(shared files) simply by browsing the network. The other computers, however,
are prompted for a user name and password when trying to connect to Computer
A. Why is this and how do I solve it?

These are peer connections through a Linksys router.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

The Windows 2000 computer needs to have a user account (or user accounts if
more than one is used) with the same name and password that is used to log
onto the Windows XP computer(s).

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[bill s via WinServerKB.com]

Computer A is running 2000, in default workgroup WORKGROUP.

Other Computers are running XP, in default workgroup MSHOME.

I'm not sure what the significance of workgroups is, but thought I'd mention
it.

All computers can see each other. Computer A can access other computers
(shared files) simply by browsing the network. The other computers, however,
are prompted for a user name and password when trying to connect to Computer
A. Why is this and how do I solve it?

These are peer connections through a Linksys router.

Kevin...should not the workgroup names of all PC's be the same??