Remote Computer Login

[Guest]

I have Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro. The Home version is running on my
laptop and the Pro version is running on my desktop. Both computers are
networked to share the Internet and File Sharing and such. I've mapped a few
drives from my desktop on to my laptop so I can access my files easily. But
when I access any of the networked drives or even going to a shared folder
via the My Network Places > View workgroup computers I'm asked for login
credentials. I like that it does that. But when I'm on my desktop and I go
to a shared folder on my laptop, it goes straight into the folder without
asking for login credentials (keep in mind that the laptop has XP Home and
the desktop has XP Pro). How can I make the laptop require anyone who wants
to browse the shared folders to enter login credentials? Is it even possible
on XP Home? Replies will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Demmpa]

I have Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro. The Home version is running on my
laptop and the Pro version is running on my desktop. Both computers are
networked to share the Internet and File Sharing and such. I've mapped a few
drives from my desktop on to my laptop so I can access my files easily. But
when I access any of the networked drives or even going to a shared folder
via the My Network Places > View workgroup computers I'm asked for login
credentials. I like that it does that. But when I'm on my desktop and I go
to a shared folder on my laptop, it goes straight into the folder without
asking for login credentials (keep in mind that the laptop has XP Home and
the desktop has XP Pro). How can I make the laptop require anyone who wants
to browse the shared folders to enter login credentials? Is it even possible
on XP Home? Replies will be greatly appreciated.

use XPpro on your laptop to.

 

[Guest]

On the Laptop do

Run... cmd

and in the command window:

net user guest password

Obviously, change 'password' to something more suitable.

 

[Guest]

(Strange problem with newsgroup so I'll repeat

On the Home PC, open a Commandprompt by typing 'cmd' into a Run... box.

Then type:

net user guest password

and press Enter.

Obviously, make 'password' your choice of password. The only limitation is
that this one password will apply to all network access.

 

[Guest]

I want to chime in and explain why the others made the suggestions they did.
The major problem you are facing is that that XP Home does not allow for
anything other than Simple File Sharing and is enabled by default. XP Pro can
use the classic file sharing and it can fine tune situations such as yours.
This is why the first person suggested upgrading your OS on your laptop to
Pro. Now, Simple File Sharing is not compatable with classic file sharing,
and as such you should turn off classic while the Laptop is docked or
connected via the network. Simple File Sharing authenticates over the network
via the Guest Account. This is why Ian suggested setting a password on the
Guest Account as a solution, but even with this Simple File Sharing does not
work with Classic File Sharing. It is not good to toggle back and forth
regularly between Simple and Classic Sharing, as it can create havoc with
your shares and permissions if you are not extreamly knowlegable about
Classic File Sharing. I am learning Classic and it is indeed a complicated
and frustrating situation. Local permissions and network share permissions
are two seperate situations and each must be configured seperately. It is
strongly reccomended you set basic permissions with Simple File Sharing
turned on, then turn it off to fine tune both local and network permissions.
Here is a link to permissions and security:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308418

http://suport.microsoft.com/kb/308419

Niether of these discuss Simple File Sharing, but give an overview of
special permissions of the classic file sharing situation. You can find more
information in the Microsoft XP Resourse Kit, also in the Security Center,
just put in key words as in any search. By setting a password for the guest
account you will indeed create login for the Laptop, however I don't think it
a good idea to toggle back and forth between the permissions. Good luck and
have a nice day,