Public Access to a Win2k server folder

[reicherb]

I posted this in the networking forums, but didn't find the solution.

I've got folder that needs to be accessed to any user on the network whether they have an account or not. Is there any way to share a folder and give access to authenticate and unauthenticated users?

Thanks.

 

[wlee]

You could share it out as Web Share ( *ASS*uming that you have IIS installed ) Then it would allow you to grant access to everyone without it ever challenging credentials.

 

[Bozo]

I believe all you do is Right cliick on the folder, select Sharing. The click the 'Share folder as' button. You can give it a name if you like. Then click on Permissions. Click on Everyone and make sure they have all the Permissions.

Bozo 😀

 

[reicherb]

Originally posted by: Bozo
I believe all you do is Right cliick on the folder, select Sharing. The click the 'Share folder as' button. You can give it a name if you like. Then click on Permissions. Click on Everyone and make sure they have all the Permissions.

Bozo 😀

That doesn't work, and I would rather not install IIS unless I have to.

Any other ideas?

Thanks.

 

[reicherb]

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[Nadbusta]

Reicherb,

Win2k Server has an account called "Guest" representing unauthenticated users which is disabled by default. You need to re-enable it. If your server is standalone, you'll find the guest account under Start->Settings->ControlPanel->AdministrativeTools->ComputerManagement, when the window appears expand the "Local Users and Groups" section, click on Users, right-click on the Guest account and choose Properties, then un-tick "Account is disabled".

Once you've done this, any shares you've created which allow access for Everyone will accept people without authentication.

If your server is part of a domain, you'll find the guest account under Active Directory Users and Computers, rather than Local Users and Groups. But you better check with whoever is running the domain first, most admins don't like the guest account much 😱)