Network Windows 2000 Pro & XP Home edition

[MR]

I know this question has been asked many times, but here it is again.
I have 2 computers. One runs Win2K Pro and the other runs XP Home
edition. Both computers are connected to a cable router. I recently
had to reinstall Win2k. Before reinstalling, everything worked fine;
I was able to share files and the printer (which is connected to my XP
computer). After reinstalling Win2k I can no longer share my printer.
I have no problems accessing the files on the XP computer from the
Win2K computer. Although I can access the win2K files from the XP
computer, I now must enter a username and password (which I didn't
have to do before). I have read some of the posts and enabled NetBios
over TCP/IP on the Win2K computer, but have not changed any of the
settings on the XP computer (if it worked before why shouldn't it work
now?). Any suggestions?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Make sure that the login/password for each machine exists identically on the
other.

 

[Colin Higbie]

I am having communication problems between XP and 2000 computers (and XP and
XP machines too) similar to this. Why would the accounts need to match - can't
it just ask for Username and Password and then check the box to Remember my
password? I don't understand how XP & 2000 track and determine user access
rights. Can you explain?

Thanks,
Colin


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"