network access denied problem

[Rob Harris]

My father has an issue where he's networked two XP Home systems - Computer1
and Computer2 - with a crossover CAT5 cable and only one of the systems can
file share. Computer2 can see, transfer and otherwise alter files on
Computer1 but Computer1 cannot access Computer2, although it is recognized
as being a peer on the workgroup under Network Places. When I try to access
Computer2 from Computer1 I get a message similar to this:

Log on Failure. The user hasn't been granted the requested log on type at
this computer.

I'm not sure I understand this message.

Both Computers have shared access allowed of My Documents and the option to
allow users on the network to change files is enabled.
There are no Firewalls running although, because I don't yet know how XP
firewall works, I'm not absolutely certain that that isn't the problem,
although I doubt it. My father claims he doesn't see the service under admin
tools/Services on Computer1. I didn't bother looking on Computer2.

All network settings appear to be the same: On the same workgroup, IP class
is the same, shares allowed, logged in as administrator, file and print
sharing installed, TCP/IP is functioning correctly, etc.

Any ideas?

Thanks.


Rob

 

[Malke]

My father has an issue where he's networked two XP Home systems -
Computer1 and Computer2 - with a crossover CAT5 cable and only one of
the systems can file share. Computer2 can see, transfer and otherwise
alter files on Computer1 but Computer1 cannot access Computer2,
although it is recognized as being a peer on the workgroup under
Network Places. When I try to access Computer2 from Computer1 I get a
message similar to this:

Log on Failure. The user hasn't been granted the requested log on type
at this computer.

I'm not sure I understand this message.

Both Computers have shared access allowed of My Documents and the
option to allow users on the network to change files is enabled.
There are no Firewalls running although, because I don't yet know how
XP firewall works, I'm not absolutely certain that that isn't the
problem, although I doubt it. My father claims he doesn't see the
service under admin tools/Services on Computer1. I didn't bother
looking on Computer2.

All network settings appear to be the same: On the same workgroup, IP
class is the same, shares allowed, logged in as administrator, file
and print sharing installed, TCP/IP is functioning correctly, etc.

Make sure 1) identical user accounts and passwords are created on both
machines; 2) he isn't using a blank password.

Malke

 

[Rob Harris]

Make sure 1) identical user accounts and passwords are created on both

machines; 2) he isn't using a blank password.

We did set up identical usernames but no passwords. I don't understand why
we would need passwords set up, though. I have 3 xp systems networked at
home, one being PRO the other 2 Home, and I don't have identical usernames
and passwords on these systems (Although I think I allowed the guest account
on Pro) and I'm able to view files.

 

[Malke]

We did set up identical usernames but no passwords. I don't understand
why we would need passwords set up, though. I have 3 xp systems
networked at home, one being PRO the other 2 Home, and I don't have
identical usernames and passwords on these systems (Although I think I
allowed the guest account on Pro) and I'm able to view files.

Just try it, OK? XP sometimes has a problem with blank passwords. You
can always use TweakUI to set an automatic logon.

Malke