can't connect to a computer on my small network.

[Hellotalkie]

Right now we have 4 wireless computers. My computer is suppose to be the main one with all the files and other stuff. When i try to acess my computer from some other computer in the house, I cant get through. I go to workgroup and click on my computer but it asks for a password. It asks to enter a username and password box. The login is shaded with cr2250/guest and i can type in any password. I cant figure out the password. I have tried every password I know that would be on my main machine. I have turned on and off simple file sharing but it still wouldn't let me acess. Thanks for the help. Also my main computer is xp pro (if that helps)

 

[HKSturboKID]

Try to create a dummy account in your main computer with a password. When you map to the share from the other users computer make sure you select "using a different user credentials" and populate the field. Providing your simple share rights and security settings are set correctly.

 

[Hellotalkie]

hmm did not work. I made a admin account but didnt make a difference.

 

[JackMDS]

Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings, http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what is allowed to be shared.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

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