Access shared folders on 2003 server

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I have a windows XP home edition PC which i am trying to connect to my Office
server through a VPN link. The server is a 2003 Server with Small Business
Sever SP2.
From my XP home pc, i can connect to the office network through the VPN and
ping the server and other devices on the remote network but i am unable to
connect to shared folders on the 2003 server. I have checked the security
settings on the server and my user has permission to access the
folder/subfolders in question.
Could anyone please advise what i might be missing. Thanks
 
I have a windows XP home edition PC which i am trying to connect
to my Office server through a VPN link. The server is a 2003
Server with Small Business Sever SP2.
From my XP home pc, i can connect to the office network through
the VPN and ping the server and other devices on the remote
network but i am unable to connect to shared folders on the 2003
server. I have checked the security settings on the server and my
user has permission to access the folder/subfolders in question.
Could anyone please advise what i might be missing. Thanks
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XP Home enforces simple file sharing which establishes all connections
with the Guest account. Try bringing up a command prompt and manually
specify the login credentials that you need to connect:
Start -> Run -> "cmd"
then
net use * \\server2003\share /user:server2003\username

where "server2003" is replaced with the server's name (or IP) and
"share" replaced with the share name.

HTH,
John
 
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