Log onto network and stay logged?

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I just added a new machine to my office (which is being served with WinNT
running Backoffice). This new machine is an XP Home. I've assigned it a
static TCP/IP address and Internet access through a proxy server. When I
access a directory on the server, it prompts for a log in. Also, every time
I open IE, it prompts for a log in.
Question is, how do I log onto the network upon Windows startup and stay
logged without further prompts?
Where do I find the settings for this?

Thank you for your input.
 
Is your NT Server set up as a Domain Controller? If so, XP Home does not support joining a domain. You'll always be prompted to log in to access network shares.
 
I guess so because the other computers are set to "Log onto NT domain" under
Client for MS Networks. I'm surprised Win98 or even 95 on other machines can
do what XP can't? Does this mean I have to invest in XP Pro?

Is your NT Server set up as a Domain Controller? If so, XP Home does not
support joining a domain. You'll always be prompted to log in to access
network shares.
 
Only if you want to avoid having to log on every time you access network resources. XP Home is not designed, nor intended to join a domain. You may be able to get around the network share issue by mapping drives, either via Explorer or the command line tool NET USE Open a command prompt and type in NET USE /? for the list of command line options.
 
The login prompts has a drop down box but empty. Where's the setting to have
Windows auto enter this info? That should make life alot better. You know
how IE has that option to auto enter sign in names and passwords.


Only if you want to avoid having to log on every time you access network
resources. XP Home is not designed, nor intended to join a domain. You
may be able to get around the network share issue by mapping drives, either
via Explorer or the command line tool NET USE Open a command prompt and
type in NET USE /? for the list of command line options.

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Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
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