passwords for network places

[don]

I have a workgroup consisting of an NT and XP computer. I
share the drives of the NT computer. When referencing
them on the XP computer I am asked for a logon to the NT
box. I did not used to get this until I rebuilt the XP
computer. Is there some parameter either at the NT or XP
level that is set which requires this?

 

[Steven L Umbach]

Yes. The computer offering shares is requiring user authentication to gain access
since the guest account is not enabled which is a good thing. If you do not want to
get a prompt, then add a user account to the NT box that has the same logon/password
combo that you use to logon to your XP box. Apparently you are now using a different
logon name/password for your XP reinstall. --- Steve

 

[Roger Abell]

There is no parameter.
If you use an account that matches one on the NT
in name and password you often avoid the prompt.