Re: Publishing Problems with Win XP and FP 2002 on a school network

From: Jack Brewster (jack_at_removethis.andthis.mvps.org)
Date: 03/05/04 

Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 12:57:09 -0800

Thomas,

My understanding is that the limitation on XP Home is that the machine can't
be a domain member, but that doesn't preclude someone from accessing network
resources if they have domain credentials (i.e. an account on the server).

I'm certain that if you have a Windows 98 client, and you try to access a
network share, as long as you enter the correct credentials (either
domain\username or machine\username) you should be able to connect.
Technically, you could even connect to a network resource using Linux or
Apple assuming the computer was configured to access NTFS protected
resources.

The only reference to domain networks in that link you provides says: 

---
How can I use XP Home to access a domain network
WinXP HE can be included in a workgroup network, but not under a domain
controller. However, you can logon XP Home locally and access the resources
in a domain network (just like win9x). You do need to create a user account
on the domain controller for logon and accessing the resources.
---
I can't see the original post, just Chris' "me too" which started this new
thread.  I may not have a full understanding of the problem, so the
following answer may not be applicable.
Chris,
When you're prompted with the domain\username, is that a valid domain
account?  If not, can you add the accout to the domain and then give that
account NTFS permissions to the folder that the FrontPage web is stored in
on the server?
Or is there a local account on that server?  If it's a local account (not a
domain account)  try entering "machinename\username" (where machinename is
the name of the server).  Again, the account must have NTFS permissions to
the FrontPage website's folder.
-- 
Jack Brewster - Microsoft FrontPage MVP
"Thomas A. Rowe" <tarowe@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:ecTJMvoAEHA.2720@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I run Windows XP home and connect locally to Windows 2003 server and
publish
> to both Windows 2000 and 2003 servers remotely.
>
> The issue arises only if the Windows server is set up as a Domain
> Controller, in which case you have to use Windows XP Pro.
>
> -- 
>
> ==============================================
> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
> WEBMASTER Resources(tm)
> http://www.ycoln-resources.com
> FrontPage Resources, WebCircle,
> MS KB Quick Links, etc.
> ==============================================
> To assist you in getting the best answers for FrontPage support see:
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>
> "Chris Martin" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F911B21E-EFAD-4550-823A-7BA5660A0BCA@microsoft.com...
> > Thomas,
> >
> > Thanks for your response.  I kinda see what you're talking about, but it
> seems rediculous.  I mean, how many people have Windows XP Home Edition or
> in LPS Webmaster's case Pro?  And how many of those people are gonna try
to
> make a Web site on a Windows Server using FrontPage?  Wouldn't it make
sense
> that they should all work together?  I know you didn't create all the
> software, but if what you are saying is true, why on earth would anyone
buy
> FrontPage if they own XP?
>
>

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