XP Pro workgroup Access

[Phil \(UK\)]

Does anybody know if there is a way for workgroup
connections to XP pro to use credentials other than
GUEST. This makes it impossible to remotely administer an
xp desktop in a workgroup or an unknown domain directly.
I can not use the REMOTE DESKTOP facility as I wish to
script my commands. NT and 2000 are no problem.

Any ideas ?

 

[Roger Abell [MVP]]

When XP is in Simple sharing mode all remote access, once
authenticated, takes place under an authorization as Guest.
Switch out of this mode, or use the Local Policy / Security Option
policy under Network Access: Sharing and Security Model

 

[Phil]

I am in normal mode. Still doesn't make any difference.
It will ONLY connect as guest. Do you know anything
different ?

Phil

 

[pauly [MSFT]]

Phil,

More information is detailed here:

304040 Description of File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=304040

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Windows XP Security Homepage:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/security/default.asp

Windows 2000 Security Homepage:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/security/default.asp

Top 10 Windows Newsgroups Security Questions:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/newsgroups/default.asp?url=/technet/newsgro
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| From: "Phil" <[email protected]>
| Subject: Re: XP Pro workgroup Access
| Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 04:48:57 -0800
|
| I am in normal mode. Still doesn't make any difference.
| It will ONLY connect as guest. Do you know anything
| different ?
|
| Phil
|