Requesting network resource requires guest login

[Ren]

My problem:

Every time I attempt to connect to problem Computer B network resources with
Computer A it request that i login with the guest account (Which is currently
off on computer B). But on computer B it can still access network resources
without requiring a log-in of any form.

Computer B is:
-Newly formatted SP3 Windows XP pro
-Has a norton 360 Firewall but has no blocking rules on the 4 ports for
filesharing
-is under the same workgroup name as all the other computers
-guest account is turned off by default

I wish to resolve this issue so i can use resources on Computer B such as
the printer. Ill be glad to detail more information.

 

[Ren]

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Windows is checked.

Windows firewall is off.

 

[Gordon]

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Windows is checked.

Windows firewall is off.

And you are replying to whom?
Please QUOTE the post you are replying to so we can see to what you are
giving the answer...

 

[Ren]

I was replying to the only person who replied before that message, must i be
anal about it? Do you have anything useful or helpful or something i can do
to deal with the situation i am in?

 

[Brian A.]

My problem:

Every time I attempt to connect to problem Computer B network resources
with Computer A it request that i login with the guest account (Which is
currently off on computer B). But on computer B it can still access
network resources without requiring a log-in of any form.

Computer B is:
-Newly formatted SP3 Windows XP pro
-Has a norton 360 Firewall but has no blocking rules on the 4 ports for
filesharing
-is under the same workgroup name as all the other computers
-guest account is turned off by default

I wish to resolve this issue so i can use resources on Computer B such as
the printer. Ill be glad to detail more information.

Open either MyComputer or Explorer.
On the Menu bar click Tools > Folder Options.
Click the View tab, scroll to the bottom, uncheck Simple File Sharing, click
Apply > Ok > Ok,

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[Gordon]

I was replying to the only person who replied before that message, must i be
anal about it?

No - just follow Usenet custom. MOST people who post here do NOT use the
horrible web interface - they use a NEWSREADER and so may not even SEE
the "person who replied before that message" whatever that may mean.



Do you have anything useful or helpful or something i can do

to deal with the situation i am in?

I don't know, because you didn't quote anything.

 

[Ren]

"ILL BE GLAD TO DETAIL MORE INFORMATION."
QUOTE FROM FIRST POST

Insightful reading can be helpful in understanding.

I do not know what other relevent USEFUL information i could provide as i do
not fully understand MS networking. Hence why i am here in HELP AND SUPPORT.

 

[Ren]

Simple file sharing is already on by default, i've checked it too to be sure.

 

[Alister]

"ILL BE GLAD TO DETAIL MORE INFORMATION."
QUOTE FROM FIRST POST

Insightful reading can be helpful in understanding.

I do not know what other relevent USEFUL information i could provide as i
do
not fully understand MS networking. Hence why i am here in HELP AND
SUPPORT.

Brian has answered your question - but you obviously didn't read it!

Open either MyComputer or Explorer.
On the Menu bar click Tools > Folder Options.
Click the View tab, scroll to the bottom, uncheck Simple File Sharing, click
Apply > Ok > Ok,


Alister

 

[Alister]

Simple file sharing is already on by default, i've checked it too to be
sure.

Yes... now turn it OFF

Alister

 

[Ren]

(sorry im a bit aggitated this damn networking is frustrating)
But what would this help achieve? isnt it reccomended on?

 

[Brian A.]

If you read my response properly you would have seen:
<quote>
uncheck Simple File Sharing,
</qoute>

Uncheck = Disable = NO Checkmark In Box


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Brian A. Sesko
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Brian A.]

No, having it enabled forces guest logon to workgroup networks.

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Brian A. Sesko
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Ren]

its off, it prompts me for a login, and i type in administrator and no
password and enter, i faintly remeber turning off the security option for
having non-blank passwords. Is it simple as that? And this is quite the crude
fix.

Is there any explanation?

 

[Ren]

Dear brian, but it doesnt happen vice versa and with other computers i use.
So why this? Corrupt dll somewhere?

 

[Brian A.]

With "Simple File Sharing" disabled Right click the folder that's to be
shared.
Click either "Sharing and Security" or "Properties" in the popup menu.
Click the Sharing tab > Permissions button.
Give "Everyone" full premission > Ok out.
Do the Same for the Security tab.

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Brian A. Sesko
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375