How to setup NON-password protected file sharing across different computers

[benn686]

I have 2 computers in my LAN, one computer running vista premium, and
another running xp, both computers have the same workgroup name, both
computers see each other's shared folders.

However, whenever I try to actually open a shared folder from either
computer, I get an error that I dont have access. I CAN however,
access the Vista's "PUBLIC" folder from XP, but none of the other
shared folders will open.

My vista settings are set for:
Network Discovery On
File Sharing On
Public Folder Sharing On
Printer Sharing On
Password Protected Sharing Off
Media Sharing On

On the Vista folder I have selected to Share, under the Advanced
Settings, I made sure I have set the Permission to Everyone.

Since I do not need password protection, is there a way I can do this
without creating accounts? If not, how do I create an account that
that the other machine will be able to login as?

 

[Guest]

I have the same LAN as you. I worked around it in a way that suits me. In
vista, I copied all the folders in "documents" to "public". I can access them
in "public" from XP, work on them, and save the changes. I also have the
same Vista settings as you do. No passwords, no user accounts to worry about.
In XP, I copied "MY Documents" to "Shared Documents", which Vista has access
to.
It works for me. Hope it helps.

Mick Murphy in Australia (QLD)