xp workgroup network

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i have a wireless network with 2 xp machines and a powerbook os x. it's set
up with a workgroup. all computers access each other fine, but i'd like the
xp machines to prompt for a username and password instead of just directly
opening shared folders. is this possible with a workgroup? the mac with os
x prompts for a password when accessing either xp machines, and i just use a
user account name and password, which is what i'd like for every comp. on
the network. any help? thanks.
-dave
 
What is probably happening with the XP machines is that you have your
usernames and passwords the same on both of them. So, when you try and
access a share from an XP machine, it automatically logs on. You can make
XP prompt if the usernames or passwords don't match all around. When it
tries to log on automatically, the automatic logon will fail and you'll be
presented with a prompt for the correct information.

If you don't have the usernames and passwords synced, post back, and also
include whether or not you are using XP Home or XP Pro.
 
i never thought of that.
i do have user names and passwords the same on both machines...i'll change
one of them and give it a try. i'm using xp pro.
thanks.
 
i changed one of the duplicate account names (actually deleted the old
account entirely) and it still automatically connects. is the old name and
password somehow saved in the network settings?
 
To clarify things a little, lets give things names so its easier to refer to
them. I'm going to call "Host" the computer that you deleted the account
on, and that you are connecting to from another computer. "Client" is the
other computer, and "Mac" is your Mac, just for completeness.

So, on Host, you completely deleted the account, but Client still
automatically connects, is that correct? I would assume the new account has
a different name than the original. If you connect to Host from the Mac and
enter the old username and password, does it still work? Does the new user
name and password work?
 
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