Tried enabling file sharing between an XP an a 2k machine, 2K now asking for login/pw

[SithSolo1]

A friend of mine just called me with a problem he has run into. He said he was trying to get an XP machine sharing with a 2000 machine. He told me he ran some wizard to enable file sharing and now the 2000 machine is asking for a login name and password. He said prior to that there had been no login/pw on the machine. Does anyone know if there is a default login/pw or how to bypass this? If you need more info please let me know.

Thank You,
J

 

[nweaver]

simple file sharing is a start...

share level security is another place...


but we really need more info, exp version of XP, Pro or Home.

I really hate Home's file sharing setup. it's craptastic!!!

I did a quick look for file sharing, and couldn't find a way to disable the simple file sharing, and do user/group level security on a folder. I wiped and put pro back on quick.

 

[SithSolo1]

He told me he's trying this right now and if it doesn't work he'll get back to me. Right now he's just trying to get into the 2K system.

 

[Diz2K2]

Did you try Administrator as the username and leave the password field blank to login to the W2K machine?

 

[SithSolo1]

Yeah he tried all the standard things like that.

Anyway, the problem is solved. That little program let him reset it and then he was able to get back in.