Re: Network neophyte needs help
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 01/23/05
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Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 22:22:44 -0500
David Ellis wrote:
> Two computers connected via Ethernet adapters and a CAT6 crossover
> cable have no problem pinging each other and have transferred many
> shared folders. Shares are on an Inspiron 7500 XP Pro SP1, and the
> target for folder copies is an 8400 XP Pro SP2 from which I'm
> controlling the copy operations. Both computers have simple file
> sharing disabled. Both are logged in with account-type adminstrator.
> Not using welcome screen on the 7500; the password is not blank. Using
> welcome screen on the 8400. Both computers use NTFS.
>
> Having no network experience prior to yesterday, I'm stuck as I learn
> how to view the root folder on the 7500 from the 8400. Here's what's
> happening...
>
> 1) On the 8400 in WE (windows explorer) My Computer, under Network
> Drives, there is a shared folder listed that I have copied. (The
> computers have been restarted since then.) It's name "_a on
> 'y4fg0'(X:)" is followed by "Disconnected Network Drive." When I try
> to delete the item, a pop-up message appears: "The network connection
> could not be found." No problem deleting a bunch of other
> shared-folder references followed by the statement "Disconnected
> Network Drive."
>
> I'm trying to get rid of it because an attempt to connect using a
> different user name (the 7500 user name) yields a message: "The
> network folder specified is currently mapped using a different user
> name and password. To connect using a different user name and
> password, first disconnect any existing mappings to this network
> share." That pop-up is followed by one with a similar message. How do
> I get rid of the Network Drives item that I believe is preventing the
> use of a different user name?
In a command prompt, you could type
net use * /del <enter>
>
> 2) In My Network Places > Entire Network > Microsoft Windows Network >
> workgroup, when I double click the 7500 name I get a message: "\\y4fg0
> is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network
> resource. Contact ... . Access is denied." The drive is set to share
> on the 7500. How does an administrator account get permission? Am I
> correct in believing double-clicking the 7500 name should display the
> root folder on the shared C$ drive?
No, because the $ indicates a hidden share. Only non-hidden shares will show
up in the list.
>
> 3) I've just mapped a drive to one of the shares. After viewing the
> 7500 folders in WE, I closed WE and attempted to delete the just-added
> item in My Computer under Network Drives. I got the same message as in
> 1) "The network connection could not be found." I don't understand why
> some items can be deleted and others not when they're all labeled
> "Disconnected Network Drive."
I'd delete them all and start over - in fact, I'd use a batch file to map
the drives and manually run it after bootup -
net use x: \\computer\share1 /persistent:no
net use y: \\computer\share2 /persistent:no
etc.
See if the problem recurs. And make sure you are using identical usernames &
passwords to log into each computer, or you will need to pass the
appropriate remote credentials in your net use command.
>
> I've searched F1 help and a one-ton book (Windows XP Inside Out Second
> Edition) and cannot find a solution. If anyone can offer this network
> neophyte some guidance, I'd be most grateful.
>
> --David
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