Share a Printer connected to Windows 2000

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I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try to connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and Password. The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator with no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot find the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a Windows XP PC.
Thanks....
 
Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.
 
Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows 2000 PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
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* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator with no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot find the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a Windows XP PC.
Thanks....
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From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

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Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows 2000 PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator with no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a Windows XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more suggestions
please.

Richard G. Harper said:
From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows 2000 PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator with no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a Windows XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

Richard G. Harper said:
From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows 2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:

Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

Richard G. Harper said:
Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

Richard G. Harper said:
From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows 2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:

Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

Richard G. Harper said:
Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:

From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:

Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

Richard G. Harper said:
Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:

From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:

Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
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Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex said:
Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:

Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:


Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:


Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Bob I; Yes both PC's have the same Workgroup name. I had cahnged the
Workgroup name on the Windows 2000 PC to match the Windows XP PC. They are
both set to "MSHOME".

Bob I said:
Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex said:
Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:

Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:


Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:


Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
You have restarted the systems after all the changes were made to the
Names and passwords and workgroup.

Tex said:
Hi Bob I; Yes both PC's have the same Workgroup name. I had cahnged the
Workgroup name on the Windows 2000 PC to match the Windows XP PC. They are
both set to "MSHOME".

:

Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex Hemke wrote:

Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:



Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:



Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:



Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Bob I; Yes, I have restarted both computers. Windows 2000 PC first and
then the Windows XP PC. I tried once more to connect the shared printer and
still it fails. Any other suggestions? Thanks...

Bob I said:
You have restarted the systems after all the changes were made to the
Names and passwords and workgroup.

Tex said:
Hi Bob I; Yes both PC's have the same Workgroup name. I had cahnged the
Workgroup name on the Windows 2000 PC to match the Windows XP PC. They are
both set to "MSHOME".

:

Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex Hemke wrote:


Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:



Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:



Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:



Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm





I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
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Humm, You cannot log on with "no password". You may log on with a Blank
password. If it is asking for a user and password then I suspect that
the "Username and password" are not the same, and the one you are
providing isn't either. Has the "user" you created on the Windows 2000
system ever been logged on? NT based boxes will on occasion get cranky
about "blank" passwords, so use real ones, and remember CASE matters.

Tex said:
Hi Bob I; Yes, I have restarted both computers. Windows 2000 PC first and
then the Windows XP PC. I tried once more to connect the shared printer and
still it fails. Any other suggestions? Thanks...

:

You have restarted the systems after all the changes were made to the
Names and passwords and workgroup.

Tex said:
Hi Bob I; Yes both PC's have the same Workgroup name. I had cahnged the
Workgroup name on the Windows 2000 PC to match the Windows XP PC. They are
both set to "MSHOME".

:



Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex Hemke wrote:



Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:




Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:




Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.


--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:




Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
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The only other suggestion I can come up with at this point is to delete and
re-create the printer share.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks
for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows
XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall
Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:

Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username
and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions
as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer,
it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:

From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:

Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same
name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



message
I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected
to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I
try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username
and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows
cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing
a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Bob I; The Windows 2000 PC is logged on with the Username of
"Administrator" and the Password is left "Blank" and then you click on "OK".
I also have created a new Username on the Windows 2000 PC with administrator
permissions of "liza" with a password that matches the the Windows XP PC. I
have used the "liza" Username to log onto the Windows 2000 PC which works
just fine. The normal process is to logon with "Administrator" and blank for
password on the Windows 2000 PC. When I try to connect to the shared printer
connected to the Windows 2000 PC, this is when I get the pop-up asking for a
Username and Password and I have tried both "liza" with the correct password
and "Administrator" with "blank" as a password. Both will NOT connect to the
shared printer from the Windows XP PC. Very confusing as I believe I am doing
everything that has been suggested. Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks...

Bob I said:
Humm, You cannot log on with "no password". You may log on with a Blank
password. If it is asking for a user and password then I suspect that
the "Username and password" are not the same, and the one you are
providing isn't either. Has the "user" you created on the Windows 2000
system ever been logged on? NT based boxes will on occasion get cranky
about "blank" passwords, so use real ones, and remember CASE matters.

Tex said:
Hi Bob I; Yes, I have restarted both computers. Windows 2000 PC first and
then the Windows XP PC. I tried once more to connect the shared printer and
still it fails. Any other suggestions? Thanks...

:

You have restarted the systems after all the changes were made to the
Names and passwords and workgroup.

Tex Hemke wrote:

Hi Bob I; Yes both PC's have the same Workgroup name. I had cahnged the
Workgroup name on the Windows 2000 PC to match the Windows XP PC. They are
both set to "MSHOME".

:



Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex Hemke wrote:



Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:




Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:




Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.


--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:




Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm






I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
I'm with Richard H. at this point. Delete and recreate the printer share.

Tex said:
Hi Bob I; The Windows 2000 PC is logged on with the Username of
"Administrator" and the Password is left "Blank" and then you click on "OK".
I also have created a new Username on the Windows 2000 PC with administrator
permissions of "liza" with a password that matches the the Windows XP PC. I
have used the "liza" Username to log onto the Windows 2000 PC which works
just fine. The normal process is to logon with "Administrator" and blank for
password on the Windows 2000 PC. When I try to connect to the shared printer
connected to the Windows 2000 PC, this is when I get the pop-up asking for a
Username and Password and I have tried both "liza" with the correct password
and "Administrator" with "blank" as a password. Both will NOT connect to the
shared printer from the Windows XP PC. Very confusing as I believe I am doing
everything that has been suggested. Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks...

:

Humm, You cannot log on with "no password". You may log on with a Blank
password. If it is asking for a user and password then I suspect that
the "Username and password" are not the same, and the one you are
providing isn't either. Has the "user" you created on the Windows 2000
system ever been logged on? NT based boxes will on occasion get cranky
about "blank" passwords, so use real ones, and remember CASE matters.

Tex Hemke wrote:

Hi Bob I; Yes, I have restarted both computers. Windows 2000 PC first and
then the Windows XP PC. I tried once more to connect the shared printer and
still it fails. Any other suggestions? Thanks...

:



You have restarted the systems after all the changes were made to the
Names and passwords and workgroup.

Tex Hemke wrote:


Hi Bob I; Yes both PC's have the same Workgroup name. I had cahnged the
Workgroup name on the Windows 2000 PC to match the Windows XP PC. They are
both set to "MSHOME".

:




Do BOTH PC's have the SAME Workgroup name?

Tex Hemke wrote:




Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:





Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm







Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:





Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm







Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer, it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.



--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm







Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:





Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm







I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Richard & Bob; I removed the share on the printer connected to the Windows
2000 PC, rebooted the Windows 2000 PC. I then shared the printer again on the
Windows 2000 PC. I then rebooted the Windows XP PC, turned off Windows
Firewall and tried to connect to the shared printer. Same problem. Just will
not connect. I guess it can't be done or I am still missing something. Any
more suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
The only other suggestion I can come up with at this point is to delete and
re-create the printer share.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Tex Hemke said:
Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks
for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

Richard G. Harper said:
Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows
XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall
Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:

Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username
and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions
as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer,
it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:

From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:

Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same
name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



message
I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected
to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I
try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username
and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows
cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing
a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
The part that bothers me is that with the Same Username, password and
Workgroup on both PC's, is that It shouldn't be asking for a
username/password! Double check permissions on that share. As backup
test are you able to map folders and drives without this trouble?

Tex said:
Hi Richard & Bob; I removed the share on the printer connected to the Windows
2000 PC, rebooted the Windows 2000 PC. I then shared the printer again on the
Windows 2000 PC. I then rebooted the Windows XP PC, turned off Windows
Firewall and tried to connect to the shared printer. Same problem. Just will
not connect. I guess it can't be done or I am still missing something. Any
more suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...

:

The only other suggestion I can come up with at this point is to delete and
re-create the printer share.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks
for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:


Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows
XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall
Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:


Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username
and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions
as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer,
it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:


Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same
name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



message

I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected
to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I
try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username
and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows
cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing
a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Bob; I have checked the Security Tab for the Shared Printer and the
"Allow" is checked for "Print", "Manage Printers" and "Manage Documents" for
the Username liza which is the Username for the Windows XP PC. I am NOT able
to map any shared folders on the Windows 2000 PC to the Windows XP PC. Still
willnot work...

Bob I said:
The part that bothers me is that with the Same Username, password and
Workgroup on both PC's, is that It shouldn't be asking for a
username/password! Double check permissions on that share. As backup
test are you able to map folders and drives without this trouble?

Tex said:
Hi Richard & Bob; I removed the share on the printer connected to the Windows
2000 PC, rebooted the Windows 2000 PC. I then shared the printer again on the
Windows 2000 PC. I then rebooted the Windows XP PC, turned off Windows
Firewall and tried to connect to the shared printer. Same problem. Just will
not connect. I guess it can't be done or I am still missing something. Any
more suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...

:

The only other suggestion I can come up with at this point is to delete and
re-create the printer share.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Hi Richard; Okay I tried turning off the XP Firewall, but it still asks
for a
Username and Password and still fails to connect. Boy this is frustrating.
Anything else to try? Thanks...

:


Temporarily disable the XP firewall and see if you can connect to the
printer at that point.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Hi Richard; The Windows 2000 PC doesn't have any Firewall. The Windows
XP
PC
have the Windows Security Center and under the Windows Firewall
Exceptions
"File and Printer Sharing" is checked. This means that File and Printer
Sharing is NOT blocking incoming connections so I should be able to
connect
to the shared Printer connected to the Windows 2000 PC. This is my
understanding. What do I check for next. Thanks....

:


Do you have firewall software running on either computer?

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Thanks Richard; Okay I created the new User with the same Username
and
Password that is used on the Windows Xp PC and gave the permissions
as
Administrator. Same problem. When you try to add the shared printer,
it
still
asks for Username and Password which doesn't work. Anymore more
suggestions
please.

:


From the Control Panel, open up the Users tool.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm




Sorry, I need instructions on how to create a User on the Windows
2000
PC.
How do I do this? Thanks...

:


Create a user on the Windows 2000 computer that has the same
name
and
password that are used to log onto the Windows XP computer.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm



message

I have a Lexmark Z33 USB connected printer which is connected
to a
Windows
2000 PC and I have shared this Printer as LexmarkZ33. When I
try
to
connect
to the Printer from a Windows XP PC, it asks for a Username
and
Password.
The
Windows 2000 PC is logged in with a Username of Administrator
with
no
password. I have tried that and get a meesage that Windows
cannot
find
the
printer. Can someone direct me to the instructions for sharing
a
Printer
connected to a Windows 2000 PC and then connecting it to a
Windows
XP
PC.
Thanks....
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