Only 1 PC at a time will show in workgroup

[Guest]

Error message rec'd (when requesting to view workgroup PCs): Workgroup is not
accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource.
Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access
permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.


Technical info: Wired peer-to-peer network consisting of 2 PCs running XP
Pro SP2 through router (with firewall). Network had been working quite awhile
ago with file and printer sharing. I feel it might have stopped working after
a Windows update. I was using Norton SystemWorks. That program is now
uninstalled. IRPStackSize is set to 15 on both PCs. I can ping using IP
address or computer name back and forth and on each PC. I was trying to fix
my workgroup problem, but I did finally try the wizard with no luck and it
keeps turning on the Windows firewall (I want to use router firewall only) if
I want to file and printer share. That still did not solve my problem of the
error message above. Internet access works fine. I have folders shared on
both PCs. I never found I had to have identical Windows users set up on both
machines when it worked before. What else did I forget to mention?


Thank you in advance for all your help. I am ready to pull my hair out over
this one.

-Charlotte

 

[Guest]

Additional info -

If I reboot the PC receiving the error, it will show on the workgroup and
then the other PC gets the error message.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

Error message rec'd (when requesting to view workgroup PCs): Workgroup is not
accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource.
Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access
permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.


Technical info: Wired peer-to-peer network consisting of 2 PCs running XP
Pro SP2 through router (with firewall). Network had been working quite awhile
ago with file and printer sharing. I feel it might have stopped working after
a Windows update. I was using Norton SystemWorks. That program is now
uninstalled. IRPStackSize is set to 15 on both PCs. I can ping using IP
address or computer name back and forth and on each PC. I was trying to fix
my workgroup problem, but I did finally try the wizard with no luck and it
keeps turning on the Windows firewall (I want to use router firewall only) if
I want to file and printer share. That still did not solve my problem of the
error message above. Internet access works fine. I have folders shared on
both PCs. I never found I had to have identical Windows users set up on both
machines when it worked before. What else did I forget to mention?


Thank you in advance for all your help. I am ready to pull my hair out over
this one.

-Charlotte

Charlotte,

This is typically a NetBT or SMB problem with personal firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

If a Norton product is involved, a personal firewall problem looks good.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

Also look at LSP / Winsock corruption.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for the tips Chuck. I will start going through them.

Error message rec'd (when requesting to view workgroup PCs): Workgroup is not
accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource.
Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access
permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.


Technical info: Wired peer-to-peer network consisting of 2 PCs running XP
Pro SP2 through router (with firewall). Network had been working quite awhile
ago with file and printer sharing. I feel it might have stopped working after
a Windows update. I was using Norton SystemWorks. That program is now
uninstalled. IRPStackSize is set to 15 on both PCs. I can ping using IP
address or computer name back and forth and on each PC. I was trying to fix
my workgroup problem, but I did finally try the wizard with no luck and it
keeps turning on the Windows firewall (I want to use router firewall only) if
I want to file and printer share. That still did not solve my problem of the
error message above. Internet access works fine. I have folders shared on
both PCs. I never found I had to have identical Windows users set up on both
machines when it worked before. What else did I forget to mention?


Thank you in advance for all your help. I am ready to pull my hair out over
this one.

-Charlotte

Charlotte,

This is typically a NetBT or SMB problem with personal firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

If a Norton product is involved, a personal firewall problem looks good.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

Also look at LSP / Winsock corruption.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

When I run a command like ipconfig /all at the command prompt, the info
flashes up and quickly disappears. How do I get the window to stay open till
I close it so I can read the info?


NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled on both PCs (I had enabled it on both)

The Windows firewall is off on boths PCs (using router firewall)

I only have an anti-virus program now

TCP/UDP port 445 open on router (had to open for incoming traffic). One of
your links stated both TCP & UDP. The other said just TCP. Which is correct
please?

Both PCs can now view the workgroup without the error I had before, but
neither computer can see itself or the other PC

Error message rec'd (when requesting to view workgroup PCs): Workgroup is not
accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource.
Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access
permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.


Technical info: Wired peer-to-peer network consisting of 2 PCs running XP
Pro SP2 through router (with firewall). Network had been working quite awhile
ago with file and printer sharing. I feel it might have stopped working after
a Windows update. I was using Norton SystemWorks. That program is now
uninstalled. IRPStackSize is set to 15 on both PCs. I can ping using IP
address or computer name back and forth and on each PC. I was trying to fix
my workgroup problem, but I did finally try the wizard with no luck and it
keeps turning on the Windows firewall (I want to use router firewall only) if
I want to file and printer share. That still did not solve my problem of the
error message above. Internet access works fine. I have folders shared on
both PCs. I never found I had to have identical Windows users set up on both
machines when it worked before. What else did I forget to mention?


Thank you in advance for all your help. I am ready to pull my hair out over
this one.

-Charlotte

Charlotte,

This is typically a NetBT or SMB problem with personal firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

If a Norton product is involved, a personal firewall problem looks good.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

Also look at LSP / Winsock corruption.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

I found typing "command" at the Run window line allows me to see the return
of commands I run

When I run a command like ipconfig /all at the command prompt, the info
flashes up and quickly disappears. How do I get the window to stay open till
I close it so I can read the info?


NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled on both PCs (I had enabled it on both)

The Windows firewall is off on boths PCs (using router firewall)

I only have an anti-virus program now

TCP/UDP port 445 open on router (had to open for incoming traffic). One of
your links stated both TCP & UDP. The other said just TCP. Which is correct
please?

Both PCs can now view the workgroup without the error I had before, but
neither computer can see itself or the other PC

Error message rec'd (when requesting to view workgroup PCs): Workgroup is not
accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource.
Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access
permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.


Technical info: Wired peer-to-peer network consisting of 2 PCs running XP
Pro SP2 through router (with firewall). Network had been working quite awhile
ago with file and printer sharing. I feel it might have stopped working after
a Windows update. I was using Norton SystemWorks. That program is now
uninstalled. IRPStackSize is set to 15 on both PCs. I can ping using IP
address or computer name back and forth and on each PC. I was trying to fix
my workgroup problem, but I did finally try the wizard with no luck and it
keeps turning on the Windows firewall (I want to use router firewall only) if
I want to file and printer share. That still did not solve my problem of the
error message above. Internet access works fine. I have folders shared on
both PCs. I never found I had to have identical Windows users set up on both
machines when it worked before. What else did I forget to mention?


Thank you in advance for all your help. I am ready to pull my hair out over
this one.

-Charlotte

Charlotte,

This is typically a NetBT or SMB problem with personal firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

If a Norton product is involved, a personal firewall problem looks good.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

Also look at LSP / Winsock corruption.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

When I run a command like ipconfig /all at the command prompt, the info
flashes up and quickly disappears. How do I get the window to stay open till
I close it so I can read the info?


NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled on both PCs (I had enabled it on both)

The Windows firewall is off on boths PCs (using router firewall)

I only have an anti-virus program now

TCP/UDP port 445 open on router (had to open for incoming traffic). One of
your links stated both TCP & UDP. The other said just TCP. Which is correct
please?

Both PCs can now view the workgroup without the error I had before, but
neither computer can see itself or the other PC

OK, now that you know, Enable NetBT. For a small LAN, it's essential.

What router (make and model please) do you have? If it's a NAT router, there is
no firewall. And NAT only protects the computers on the LAN from what's on the
Internet, NOT from each other.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-nat-router.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-nat-router.html

What AntiVirus program is it? Look for a bundled protection that acts like a
firewall!
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

What traffic do you have, that you had to open the router for? Remember again,
that's only for traffic from the Internet to your LAN. There are no ports to
open, on a typical NAT router, that affect Windows Networking.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

Ok. I'll re-enable NetBios over TCP/IP on both PCs. I'll also remove the open
ports I added. Thank you for explaining Chuck.

Router is a Netgear FWAG114. Anti-virus has been switched recently from
Norton SystemWorks to Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0. Turning the anti-virus off
has no effect on my results/problem.

With the changes above, ... WHOOOW!! I can see both PCs on one PC. On the
other PC... YES!! both are visible on both PCs. Thank you so much Chuck.

I'll turn back on the anti-virus and try to access each PCs shared resources
now. I'll repost a reply if I have any more problems.

P.S. The other thing I did earlier today was go through the network
properties based on this article -

http://www.crn.com/white-box/59200376

I has to delete something like AEGIS and QOS (something like that).

When I run a command like ipconfig /all at the command prompt, the info
flashes up and quickly disappears. How do I get the window to stay open till
I close it so I can read the info?


NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled on both PCs (I had enabled it on both)

The Windows firewall is off on boths PCs (using router firewall)

I only have an anti-virus program now

TCP/UDP port 445 open on router (had to open for incoming traffic). One of
your links stated both TCP & UDP. The other said just TCP. Which is correct
please?

Both PCs can now view the workgroup without the error I had before, but
neither computer can see itself or the other PC

OK, now that you know, Enable NetBT. For a small LAN, it's essential.

What router (make and model please) do you have? If it's a NAT router, there is
no firewall. And NAT only protects the computers on the LAN from what's on the
Internet, NOT from each other.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-nat-router.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-nat-router.html

What AntiVirus program is it? Look for a bundled protection that acts like a
firewall!
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

What traffic do you have, that you had to open the router for? Remember again,
that's only for traffic from the Internet to your LAN. There are no ports to
open, on a typical NAT router, that affect Windows Networking.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

I cannot access the shared resources. The file and printer shares I guess are
setup from the wizard I had tried to use. I do not know how to modify things.
I'm used to the old tab where you can assign users and rights. How do I get
back to this please?

When I run a command like ipconfig /all at the command prompt, the info
flashes up and quickly disappears. How do I get the window to stay open till
I close it so I can read the info?


NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled on both PCs (I had enabled it on both)

The Windows firewall is off on boths PCs (using router firewall)

I only have an anti-virus program now

TCP/UDP port 445 open on router (had to open for incoming traffic). One of
your links stated both TCP & UDP. The other said just TCP. Which is correct
please?

Both PCs can now view the workgroup without the error I had before, but
neither computer can see itself or the other PC

OK, now that you know, Enable NetBT. For a small LAN, it's essential.

What router (make and model please) do you have? If it's a NAT router, there is
no firewall. And NAT only protects the computers on the LAN from what's on the
Internet, NOT from each other.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-nat-router.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-nat-router.html

What AntiVirus program is it? Look for a bundled protection that acts like a
firewall!
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

What traffic do you have, that you had to open the router for? Remember again,
that's only for traffic from the Internet to your LAN. There are no ports to
open, on a typical NAT router, that affect Windows Networking.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

I cannot access the shared resources. The file and printer shares I guess are
setup from the wizard I had tried to use. I do not know how to modify things.
I'm used to the old tab where you can assign users and rights. How do I get
back to this please?

First, please resolve the NetBT issue. Are you logged in as an admin (hopefully
not), or as a full user which has the right to optionally run as admin. You
must run the Network Wizard as an administrator. UAC should prevent you from
getting the old tab etc without running as admin. If you were able to disable
Windows Firewall, you can Enable NetBT. Unless you Enable NetBT, you should
expect this problem.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

Yes, I am logged in as the Administrator (to be able to assign user rights)
and NetBIOS over TCP/IP is still enabled.

Can I not assign rights the old way (with the tab)? I do not want to use the
wizard. Is that my only option? If so, it keeps turning on the Windows
firewall which I do not want to use. If I try to turn it off... some issue
with sharing comes up in a warning like message box.

What does UAC stand for please?

I cannot access the shared resources. The file and printer shares I guess are
setup from the wizard I had tried to use. I do not know how to modify things.
I'm used to the old tab where you can assign users and rights. How do I get
back to this please?

First, please resolve the NetBT issue. Are you logged in as an admin (hopefully
not), or as a full user which has the right to optionally run as admin. You
must run the Network Wizard as an administrator. UAC should prevent you from
getting the old tab etc without running as admin. If you were able to disable
Windows Firewall, you can Enable NetBT. Unless you Enable NetBT, you should
expect this problem.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

Yes, I am logged in as the Administrator (to be able to assign user rights)
and NetBIOS over TCP/IP is still enabled.

Can I not assign rights the old way (with the tab)? I do not want to use the
wizard. Is that my only option? If so, it keeps turning on the Windows
firewall which I do not want to use. If I try to turn it off... some issue
with sharing comes up in a warning like message box.

What does UAC stand for please?

UAC = User Access Control. UAC prevents you from running processes as an
administrator, unless intentionally. But that's in Vista. Your complaining
about missing "the old tab where you can assign users and rights" made me think
Vista, where people are constantly complaining.

So now, I'm confused. We have one post
"I can see both PCs on one PC. On the other PC... YES!! both are visible on both
PCs."
then a second post
"I cannot access the shared resources. The file and printer shares I guess are
setup from the wizard I had tried to use."

Is NetBT enabled now, and is everything working, or is there still a problem?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

I still have the most recent problems. The PCs can see each other, but I
cannot access shared resources. Yes, both PCs have NetBIOS enabled.

I think the confusion is because I have made changes and the problem has
changed, and I have posted what I have done and how the network was affected
as a result.

Yes, I am logged in as the Administrator (to be able to assign user rights)
and NetBIOS over TCP/IP is still enabled.

Can I not assign rights the old way (with the tab)? I do not want to use the
wizard. Is that my only option? If so, it keeps turning on the Windows
firewall which I do not want to use. If I try to turn it off... some issue
with sharing comes up in a warning like message box.

What does UAC stand for please?

UAC = User Access Control. UAC prevents you from running processes as an
administrator, unless intentionally. But that's in Vista. Your complaining
about missing "the old tab where you can assign users and rights" made me think
Vista, where people are constantly complaining.

So now, I'm confused. We have one post
"I can see both PCs on one PC. On the other PC... YES!! both are visible on both
PCs."
then a second post
"I cannot access the shared resources. The file and printer shares I guess are
setup from the wizard I had tried to use."

Is NetBT enabled now, and is everything working, or is there still a problem?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

I still have the most recent problems. The PCs can see each other, but I
cannot access shared resources. Yes, both PCs have NetBIOS enabled.

I think the confusion is because I have made changes and the problem has
changed, and I have posted what I have done and how the network was affected
as a result.

OK, if the computers can see each other, that's an improvement. Now we have
another problem to fix. You just have to go one at a time.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

We need updated diagnostics. Logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net
config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer, are a good
place to start. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

I have fixed the security tab missing problem. Simple filing sharing was
turned on in error.

I still have the most recent problems. The PCs can see each other, but I
cannot access shared resources. Yes, both PCs have NetBIOS enabled.

I think the confusion is because I have made changes and the problem has
changed, and I have posted what I have done and how the network was affected
as a result.

OK, if the computers can see each other, that's an improvement. Now we have
another problem to fix. You just have to go one at a time.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

We need updated diagnostics. Logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net
config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer, are a good
place to start. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

I have fixed the security tab missing problem. Simple filing sharing was
turned on in error.

Ouch. Such a simple detail, yet so easily overlooked. Thanks for the update.

Is everything working now, or is there yet a detail to diagnose?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

Well, since you asked I do have one more small detail I'm struggling with.
Here's the scoop -

Same network and PCs
Computer A can access computer B's shared resources without being prompted
with a Windows login box. Computer B to access computer A's shared resources
is prompted with a Windows login screen. I remember setting it up this way
back when, but I cannot remember how I did it. I would like to remove it now.
And for B to access A, I must have set it up so that there is only one
specific Windows user on A that has permission. I've check the sharing
permissions on the share tab as well as the security tab. I do not see my
problem there e.g. that the only user on A has permission.

Any idea what I did so that I can undo the Windows login requirement?

Thank you very much Chuck!
-Charlotte

I have fixed the security tab missing problem. Simple filing sharing was
turned on in error.

Ouch. Such a simple detail, yet so easily overlooked. Thanks for the update.

Is everything working now, or is there yet a detail to diagnose?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

Well, since you asked I do have one more small detail I'm struggling with.
Here's the scoop -

Same network and PCs
Computer A can access computer B's shared resources without being prompted
with a Windows login box. Computer B to access computer A's shared resources
is prompted with a Windows login screen. I remember setting it up this way
back when, but I cannot remember how I did it. I would like to remove it now.
And for B to access A, I must have set it up so that there is only one
specific Windows user on A that has permission. I've check the sharing
permissions on the share tab as well as the security tab. I do not see my
problem there e.g. that the only user on A has permission.

Any idea what I did so that I can undo the Windows login requirement?

Thank you very much Chuck!
-Charlotte

My pleasure, Charlotte. I'ts good to see progress.

So you're using Advanced File Sharing (SFS turned off). Is the single user
activated for network access, on both computers?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate

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Cheers,
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http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Guest]

Yes, SFS is off. The Guest account on both PCs is off/disabled.

Well, since you asked I do have one more small detail I'm struggling with.
Here's the scoop -

Same network and PCs
Computer A can access computer B's shared resources without being prompted
with a Windows login box. Computer B to access computer A's shared resources
is prompted with a Windows login screen. I remember setting it up this way
back when, but I cannot remember how I did it. I would like to remove it now.
And for B to access A, I must have set it up so that there is only one
specific Windows user on A that has permission. I've check the sharing
permissions on the share tab as well as the security tab. I do not see my
problem there e.g. that the only user on A has permission.

Any idea what I did so that I can undo the Windows login requirement?

Thank you very much Chuck!
-Charlotte

My pleasure, Charlotte. I'ts good to see progress.

So you're using Advanced File Sharing (SFS turned off). Is the single user
activated for network access, on both computers?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

Yes, SFS is off. The Guest account on both PCs is off/disabled.

And do you have the same non-Guest account, with identical password, activated
for network access on both computers? Did you select "Reconnect at logon" for
each share?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#NonGuest>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#NonGuest

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.