XP Network Password

[Guest]

I have two XPH computers networked with a router. They were talking to each
other then later one started asking for a password when I tried to access the
other. But from the first computer it doesn't ask for a password.

The administrator account for the computer doesnt have a password, neither
does the only user in user accounts. So what account is it asking for? I've
tried admin and left it blank etc but it didn't work.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have two XPH computers networked with a router. They were talking to each
other then later one started asking for a password when I tried to access the
other. But from the first computer it doesn't ask for a password.

The administrator account for the computer doesnt have a password, neither
does the only user in user accounts. So what account is it asking for? I've
tried admin and left it blank etc but it didn't work.

On the computer that you can't access:

1. Make sure that the Guest account is enabled for network access by
typing this line in the Start | Run box and clicking OK:

net user guest /active:yes

2. Remove the network password from the Guest account:

a. Click Start | Run.
b. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK:
c. Click Guest.
d. Click Reset Password.
e. Click OK without entering a new password.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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