Problem Connecting to Workgroup Computer

[Brian]

Hi, I have 2 computers connected on a workgroup via hub
that run Windows XP with SP1 and all updates. One machine
has Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP firewall
enabled. The other machine can connect to Internet.
However, when I try to connect to the other computer, on
either machine, I get the Username & Password pop-up as
usual but the Username has ComputerName\Guest as its
credential and it is greyed out where it cannot be
edited. Password can be entered.

Where and How would I edit this, so the username can be
entered, with the account with adminstrator privledges of
the particular machine i'm trying to connect to?

Your assistance will be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Chuck]

Hi, I have 2 computers connected on a workgroup via hub
that run Windows XP with SP1 and all updates. One machine
has Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP firewall
enabled. The other machine can connect to Internet.
However, when I try to connect to the other computer, on
either machine, I get the Username & Password pop-up as
usual but the Username has ComputerName\Guest as its
credential and it is greyed out where it cannot be
edited. Password can be entered.

Where and How would I edit this, so the username can be
entered, with the account with adminstrator privledges of
the particular machine i'm trying to connect to?

Your assistance will be appreciated.

Thanks

Brian,

Are these XP Pro? Check to see if Simple File Sharing (Control Panel - Folder
Options - View - Advanced settings) is enabled or disabled. With XP Pro, you
need to have the SFS settings the same on each computer.

If SFS is disabled, check the Local Security Policy (Control Panel -
Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
"Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
local users authenticate as themselves".

If you set the Local Security Policy to "Guest only", make sure that the Guest
account is enabled, and has an identical, non-blank, password on all computers.
If "Classic", setup and use a common account with identical, non-blank, password
on all computers.

Cheers,
Chuck
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