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Windows XP simple networking issue

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I have two computers, both running XP in a workgroup.

I shared one folder and give it "Everyone" permissions.

One the second computer I type, \\supercomputer\folder

and it always prompts a popup window,

"Connect to supercomputer"
Username:
Password:


Why does it keep prompting me to enter a username and pw, I gave it permissions for Everyone. I even added a user and the user login/pw doesn't work! arggggg.
 
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 it is allowed to be shared.

Basic XP - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx

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

Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
 
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