Running backups from Vista

[Guest]

I have a main (VISTA) and secondary PC (XP PRO) on my home network. The
secondary PC is used for non-essential work and for holding backups. When I
run Backup on Vista and map to the drive on the secondary PC, Vista insists I
enter a user and password, however, if I access the same folder using Windows
Explorer, I do not get promted for a username and password. Is there anyway I
can switch of the prompt to allow my backups to run unencumbered ?

I have switched Network security to private, I have switched off password
protection.

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hello Gadallma,

Thank you for using the newsgroup! It may seem frustrating that while you
already have access to the share that you must supply a username and
password using the backup application in Windows Vista. If you haven't
already, I suggest you read this which explains this in a little more
detail:

http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/archive/2006/09/27/458871.aspx

 

[Guest]

Hi Eric

I did all that was required, but I am unable to find out how to set my new
backup user account to be the co-owner of the share on my XP PC, as required
by the Vista PC. Can you advise please.

Thanks and regards

Gareth

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hi Gadallma,

If you haven't already, please follow the steps described in these links and
reply back if you need additional help.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/

http://practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/

--
Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Guest]

Hi Eric

Still no joy, I have managed to change the owner to the backup user and the
message still appears. The user I have created is "Backup", it does have full
control and is now the owner of the share I am trying to write to.

I can access the share at any time using Windows Explorer from the Vista PC.

If I cannot make this work, I will need to go and purchase an external
drive, I as I run my company finances from the Vista PC, and cannot operate
without backing up my data.


Regards

Gareth