Sharing Folders

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In our neighbourhood we are using a small LAN basically for internet sharing. Server is setup using Windows 2000 and ISA Server software and setup works fine. No need for authentication or domain logons. All users have static IP addresses using 192.168.1.x block.

Windows 9x/ME users can share their folders with others but Win2K or XP users cannot do so. Is there an eay way to do it for dummies like us.

TIA
 
Hi

In our neighbourhood we are using a small LAN basically for internet
sharing. Server is setup using Windows 2000 and ISA Server software and
setup works fine. No need for authentication or domain logons. All users
have static IP addresses using 192.168.1.x block.

Windows 9x/ME users can share their folders with others but Win2K or XP
users cannot do so. Is there an eay way to do it for dummies like us.

TIA

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Yes. Create a user name and password on each machine, and
make sure that everybody uses this user name and password
when logging on, regardless of the operating system.
 
On every machine.<
Well that would not be possible as machines are located in different houses in the neighbourhood. Any other workaround? why Win2K/XP users van't share folders easily like Win9x users?
 
Windows 2000/XP is a secure operating system. It requires
proper authentication before allowing access to shared
resources.

Windows 98 is a toy for home use. It has no inbuilt security at all.

I do not see why it won't be possible for every machine to
have the same account & password. Simply distribute a
flyer with some suitable words around these instructions:

Windows 2000/XP Users:
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type cmd {OK}
3. Type this line:
net user neighbour password /add
4. Type exit {Enter}
5. Next time you log on, use "neighbour" as a logon name and "password" as a
password.

Windows 98 Users:
Next time you log on, use "neighbour" as a logon name and "password" as a
password.


Scuzzy said:
On every machine.<
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Well that would not be possible as machines are located in different houses
in the neighbourhood. Any other workaround? why Win2K/XP users van't share
folders easily like Win9x users?
 
Yes. Indeed its secure OS. :-)

Thank you very much. I will do as suggested and will come back if we have any problems.
 
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