How to bypass sign-in?

[Barry Fung]

Hello. I have WindowsXP installed on my home computer as well as my laptop.
Both computers are signed on under the same ID. When I hook up the network,
I can see both computers on each other's network. The problem is that when
I try to use the home computer to access the laptop, I get a window asking
me to sign-in as a guest, and to enter a password, which of course I don't
have. I don't get that message when going from the laptop to the home
computer, and can access it directly. Can anyone tell me what is going on,
and how can I resolve the problem? Thanks!

Barry

 

[Fabrizio]

I would check this at first:

go to start-> control panel->network and internet connections->network
connection right click the icon related to the connection you are using for
connecting the two computers. A dialog will pop up. Click on the advanced
tab and check if the firewall is on! Is it? Unmark it and see what happens

Fab

 

[mike m]

1. Check your Guest settings under User Access and change
the password to null (empty) and try again.

2. If this doesn't work simply click Cancel if you are
asked for a password.

I've ran across this before and found option 1. above
fixed it.

mm