login dialog

[RipperT]

I finally have two XP Pro desktops and 1 XP Pro laptop seeing each other,
except one of the desktops cannot be connected to without a login box that
has ComputerName/Guest (greyed out) in the username box, and a box to type a
password. I don't have any passwords set and don't want any. Is there a way
around this login? Also, if I want a wide open network where all machines
can access all machines, do I use simple file sharing?

Many thanx,

Ripper

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I finally have two XP Pro desktops and 1 XP Pro laptop seeing each other,
except one of the desktops cannot be connected to without a login box that
has ComputerName/Guest (greyed out) in the username box, and a box to type a
password. I don't have any passwords set and don't want any. Is there a way
around this login?

On the desktop that can't be connected to:

1. Type this at a command prompt to enable access via the network:

net user guest /active:yes

2. Remove the network password from the Guest account:

a. Click Start > Run.
b. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK.
c. Click Guest.
d. Click Reset Password.
e. Click OK without entering a new password.

Also, if I want a wide open network where all machines
can access all machines, do I use simple file sharing?
Yes.

Many thanx,

Ripper

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[RipperT]

A million thanx, Steve. Windows networking is the most mind-bogglingly (?!)
diffucult thing in the world. How on earth does one go about learning it?

Thanx again,

Rip

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

A million thanx, Steve. Windows networking is the most mind-bogglingly (?!)
diffucult thing in the world. How on earth does one go about learning it?

The best ways I know to learn about anything involving Windows XP:

1. Trial and error.

2. The Microsoft public news groups.

3. Start > Run > Help and Support. Not everything is there, but XP's
version is much more helpful than earlier Windows versions.

Thanx again,

Rip

You're welcome, Rip.
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