networking w2k laptop into xp desktop without changing domain

[Guest]

i have a windows w2k laptop that i use to connect at work to a w2k domain for daily work. i am trying to also network it with my xp desktop at home to be able to share printer and interchange files. i can see the laptop shared files from the desktop. from the laptop i see the xp desktop in "my network places" but when i click on it i get an error saying "there are currently no logon servers available to service the logon request" and i cannot get into the desktop's shared folders. Is there a way to solve this without changing the domain on my laptop. i changed the domain to a workgroup once and it took me forever to reconnect to the domain at work. not to mention the anger of my it support person.

 

[Pegasus]

i have a windows w2k laptop that i use to connect at work to a w2k domain

for daily work. i am trying to also network it with my xp desktop at home
to be able to share printer and interchange files. i can see the laptop
shared files from the desktop. from the laptop i see the xp desktop in "my
network places" but when i click on it i get an error saying "there are
currently no logon servers available to service the logon request" and i
cannot get into the desktop's shared folders. Is there a way to solve this
without changing the domain on my laptop. i changed the domain to a
workgroup once and it took me forever to reconnect to the domain at work.
not to mention the anger of my it support person.

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You should discuss this requirement with your support person. He/she knows
exactly your current setup and he/she will be able to implement a solution
that is compatible both with your physical configuration and with your
company policy. It appears that you rocked the boat once before - no need to
do it again!

 

[Sebastjan Kocelj, Avtenta.SI]

Hi,

You should try this:

Go to Start \ Run \ type \\desktop_name\share_name or \\desktop_name\C$
What error to you get now, if you get any..

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Best Regards,
Sebastjan Kocelj
Avtenta.SI
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
for Support Services

 

[Guest]

The error i still get is: "there are currently no logon servers available to service the logon request."

 

[Sebastjan Kocelj, Avtenta.SI]

Hi Rod,

Have you tried mapping share with a different username. When you type
username, you must type it like: Computer_Name\UserName -- and then
password.
Do you have the same ip and dns settings at home and at job?

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Best Regards,
Sebastjan Kocelj
Avtenta.SI
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
for Support Services