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Thread ID: 117069	2011-04-01 01:47:00	Win7 Start - networking	Nomad (952)	Press F1

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1191025	2011-04-01 20:17:00	Did you create this folder?? You shouldnt share windows folders Yeah ... it's one of my own data folders. Where I save my files etc. It's on the E Drive.	Nomad (952)
1191026	2011-04-01 20:41:00	I'm gonna spend time today and test it out. It appears protected password sharing when disabled, enables the guest account if that is not disabled. I am thinking that if the local machines needs usernames to log in, network may ask that anyway .... I am also thinking that you sort of need "Everyone", the owner might be on the machine only :confused: When Everyone is used or Administrator or whatever .. it may ask you for a username/pwd via LAN or WAN, WLAN....	Nomad (952)
1191027	2011-04-01 21:00:00	support.microsoft.com The "Everyone" doesn't include "anonymous", so keep that in mind when you're setting up both NTFS permissions and share-based permissions. The machines don't need to be in the same workgroup, it just makes browsing for them easier. It's still just as simple to access a machine via \\192.168.1.2\Sharename A matching username and password is not required, depending on the setup you ought to be prompted for a username and password that *does* exist on the *target* machine that you are trying to browse. It certainly makes things easier if you have the user "bob" on both machines with a password of "1234" and you're logged in as that user. It'll take away a bit of the headaches initially while you find your way around networking. These two links may also help: windows.microsoft.com windows.microsoft.com Just remember that there's two sets of permissions when you're trying to access a remote machine: The share permissions The file-system permissions If one allows you but the other doesn't, then it won't work, so double-check both ;)	Chilling_Silence (9)
1191028	2011-04-01 21:14:00	Did you do the sharing exactly like I showed in the Video ? - Remember there is a TWO stage sharing - If you did then it should share fine. Just a few points: You turn off password protected sharing, - if you don't, then thats when you get the prompt for a user name and password. Using "Everyone" means you dont have to add actual users to the machine to allow access, it does what it means, "Everyone" has access to the share, then the permissions (the second part in that video) determines what they can and cant do. If you dont set the permissions you will get troubles. You dont have to have a password on the local machine, or even on the one you are accessing - once again - you will only be prompted if password protected is on. Wireless or wired --doesn't matter - works the same as long as you are on the same LAN. Where I save my files etc. It's on the E Drive. Sounds like you done it correct - just to be sure - DONT share the actual drive - that can ask for user names etc - create & share folders within the drive. Edited: Just a thought - Do you have Homegroup turned on ? IF you do that WILL ask for user names and passwords even if protected sharing is turned off. B y default it turns on when you first connect to a LAN, thats why I click on cancel when the window opens. Check to make sure, Instructions here - disable it if on (www.howtogeek.com)	wainuitech (129)
1191029	2011-04-01 21:28:00	I did some quick tests. *I don't know why someone couldn't access my PC just yesterday until I added Everyone back on, guest was disabled. Will look into further cos just be a boot issue or setting :rolleyes: They weren't even promoted for a username. Might put back Everyone, easier for the home network :D I found that the "owner" can access via the LAN. It doesn't matter too much if you use or don't use protected password sharing. I think that just refers to the public folders. AFAIK I think everyone needs to login even if you have no password. You could save credentials after the first successful login or have the same username/password on both computers. Thanks WT - will look into it.	Nomad (952)
1191030	2011-04-01 21:38:00	AFAIK I think everyone needs to login even if you have no password . You could save credentials after the first successful login or have the same username/password on both computers . NOPE -- I set mine up here exactly like I showed in the Video, and never been asked for a user name or password yet . The only exception is when I access my Windows Home Server OR Small Bus Server - those do require usernames/passwords . The WHS, if the pc has the connector software,then it does need to have a user name and password other wise I will get prompted . BUT they are servers and thats what servers need . It will be one setting someplace not quite right - finding it is half the fun :D	wainuitech (129)
1191031	2011-04-01 21:45:00	Ok . I've reviewed the video . The folder is on my E Drive (not the entire drive), well doesn't matter they are all my own files, no proggies or what . I have shared it at both places and I have done those settings in advanced network . *Both the PC and laptop: I have discovery on . I have file and printer share on . I have protected password off . I have use account and passwords (under homegroup) . I am not with any homegroup . And the dang thing, it's still prompting me for a password and username each time I click the other computer .	Nomad (952)
1191032	2011-04-01 21:50:00	Leave the other homegroup if youre in it as well	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1191033	2011-04-01 21:51:00	Leave the other homegroup if youre in it as well Yeah the lappie was with it. I left it and logged out and back in ... it's still prompting for a username/password when connecting to other computer. If I put it in - it works - no problem. Might be Win7 off MS IT Academy that it's different :confused: PS. I am using a username/password to log into the local machine.	Nomad (952)
1191034	2011-04-01 21:53:00	Do you want me to have a look with teamviewer. One or the other is wrong somewhere	Speedy Gonzales (78)
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