Re: File sharing and accounts

Davenk wrote:

3 systems using workgroups and simple sharing
Windows firewall only on the ICS (dial) system
all XP Pro - all Sp2 - all at latest Windows update levels.
Error - \\SysA\Bobs shared stuff is not accesible. You might not have
permission to access. Contact the administrator of this server to find
out if
you have permission. Access is denied.

I really want to keep it simple and not have to duplicate accounts on
all systems.

Well, I hardly think duplicating user accounts and passwords on only 3
systems isn't simple, but that's your choice. You'll need to turn off
simple sharing on the computer that is refusing access and look at the
permissions on the shares. After you fix the problem(s) you can disable
Simple Sharing again. Also, where are the shares you are trying to
access? With Simple Sharing off you may not be able to share out users'
home directories (My Documents), Program Files, or the Windows folder
(although not sharing Program Files and Windows is A Good Thing). Use
the Shared Documents folder instead.

Malke
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