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Faulty simple file sharing?
I have mutiple computers connected via a 1gb network under the workgroup:
WORKGROUP, all using SP3 windows xp pro. One of the computers im having trouble accessing. The problem is that when i attempt to connect to it via workgroup e.g. \\computer it request i log in with a guest account (which doesnt work as it should have no password and clicking ok doesnt cut it). This shouldn't happen as simple file sharing is switched on so a guest account should be automatically used without a use of credentials correct? Note: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Lsa\ForceGuest is set to 1 What should i do to fix it? or is this windowsxp install faulty? |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
On Sep 29, 2:57*am, Ren wrote:
I have mutiple computers connected via a 1gb network under the workgroup: WORKGROUP, all using SP3 windows xp pro. One of the computers im having trouble accessing. The problem is that when i attempt to connect to it via workgroup e.g. \\computer it request i log in with a guest account (which doesnt work as it should have no password and clicking ok doesnt cut it). This shouldn't happen as simple file sharing is switched on so a guest account should be automatically used without a use of credentials correct? Note: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Lsa\ForceGuest is set to 1 What should i do to fix it? or is this windowsxp install faulty? Check the sharing permissions on the folder. Does "Everyone" have at least read access? |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
I dont even get upto folder access. The guest login pop ups as i attempt to
access the computer resources so typing in \\computer brings up the login box. |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
=?Utf-8?B?UmVu?= wrote in
: I have mutiple computers connected via a 1gb network under the workgroup: WORKGROUP, all using SP3 windows xp pro. One of the computers im having trouble accessing. The problem is that when i attempt to connect to it via workgroup e.g. \\computer it request i log in with a guest account (which doesnt work as it should have no password and clicking ok doesnt cut it). This shouldn't happen as simple file sharing is switched on so a guest account should be automatically used without a use of credentials correct? Note: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Lsa\ForceGuest is set to 1 What should i do to fix it? or is this windowsxp install faulty? Unclear on a few things: Which machines have Simple File Sharing on and which have it off? Where did you type "\\computer" ? (without a "share", as in \\computer\share, it usually will only work in "Start-Run" or in an Explorer Address window) Is the "Guest" account "active" on the target machine? (Note that "active" and "enabled" are different... IOW, what shows up when "net user guest" is entered in command window?) -- John |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
1. All computers use simple file sharing
2. i type \\computer in explorer, i.e. typing \\computer2 brings up its shared printers and shareable folders 3. all guest accounts are turned off by default, if thats what you mean? otherwise could you explain what you want from me in more detail? 4. i dont really understand what you mean by net user guest, but after hitting enter with \\computer typed in the explorer address bar a log-in credentials window appears, titled "Connect to computer" user name COMPUTER\Guest with no possible password combination to log in with or even using blank. |
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=?Utf-8?B?UmVu?= wrote in
: 1. All computers use simple file sharing 2. i type \\computer in explorer, i.e. typing \\computer2 brings up its shared printers and shareable folders 3. all guest accounts are turned off by default, if thats what you mean? otherwise could you explain what you want from me in more detail? 4. i dont really understand what you mean by net user guest, The Guest account is essential for access to shared files with Simple File Sharing enabled. It's OK to "disable" the account, but the account must remain "active". If you bring up a command window: Start - Run - "cmd" and then enter the command: net user guest There will be a line in the resulting printout that says "Account Active". It must be "yes" for Simple File Sharing to share files. If it says "No" then you can re-activate it by entering the command: net user guest /active:yes HTH, John |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
Thanks it was not active so now it is thanks to your help.
Now i get one more error "Logon failu the user has not been granted the requested logon type at this computer" |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
After lotsa reading i found this
"Administrative tools...local security policy...user rights and assignments a)"Access this computer from the network" includes Everyone and Administrators and many others. b)"Deny access to this computer from the network" make sure that Guest is not listed there. If you still have problems, then maybe make sure that nothing is listed there. I had Guest listed there, and it was the cause of my problems. I have no idea how it got there. note- the "Deny access" policy is the second policy beginning with D. a It after "Debug Programs" c) maybe try this, 'cos i've seen it recommended. Administrative tools...local security policy..security options "Network access sharing and security model for local accounts" there are 2 options either classic or 'guest only'. try the other option. I found it only works on Guest. But i recall seeing somebody saying it only worked with 'classic'. I think you shoudl keep it as Guest! Make sure that the Guest is enabled and not Denied access (See point b)" so a mix of an inactive account and bad policies was my problem. Thanks john for your help |
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Faulty simple file sharing?
=?Utf-8?B?UmVu?= wrote in
: After lotsa reading i found this "Administrative tools...local security policy...user rights and assignments a)"Access this computer from the network" includes Everyone and Administrators and many others. b)"Deny access to this computer from the network" make sure that Guest is not listed there. If you still have problems, then maybe make sure that nothing is listed there. I had Guest listed there, and it was the cause of my problems. I have no idea how it got there. note- the "Deny access" policy is the second policy beginning with D. a It after "Debug Programs" c) maybe try this, 'cos i've seen it recommended. Administrative tools...local security policy..security options "Network access sharing and security model for local accounts" there are 2 options either classic or 'guest only'. try the other option. I found it only works on Guest. But i recall seeing somebody saying it only worked with 'classic'. I think you shoudl keep it as Guest! Make sure that the Guest is enabled and not Denied access (See point b)" so a mix of an inactive account and bad policies was my problem. Thanks john for your help Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for the feedback. -- John |
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