Re: Network Connections x 2 PCs



In article <97467E72-8516-4E23-832E-802ADBEFA646@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Poltonis" <Evenstar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> In article <5D9800B5-80E9-4AAF-8CF5-AA673ECA3B92@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
>> "Poltonis" <Evenstar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >> >Hi Steve: hope you will be reading this.
>> >> >So far, we did manage to BOTH have the Local Network and Internet Sharing
>> >> >working simulteanously on the two PCs.
>> >> >There is no problem with Internet Connection. On the Network, we can see
>> >> >each other's PC, but unable to log on each other's pc. On my system the error
>> >> >is:
>> >> >"Logon failure: the user has not been granted the requested logon type at
>> >> >this computer." I did a Google search on this message but it's too technical
>> >> >for me.
>> >> >(Your webpage was very straighforward though). Do you have some practical
>> >> >explanation as to what is "keeping the door shut"?
>> >> >
>> >> >I spent a lot of time inspecting each item in the Windows Services section,
>> >> >but only a few are disabled.
>> >>
>> >> Hi, Poltonis. I've been waiting for your reply. Now, I can go to
>> >> bed. :-)
>> >>
>> >> Here's how to fix the logon problem. On each computer:
>> >>
>> >> 1. Click Start | Run, type "secpol.msc" in the box, and click OK.
>> >> 2. Click Local Policies.
>> >> 3. Click User Rights Assignment.
>> >> 4. Click "Access this computer from the network" and make sure that
>> >> the Everyone group is included.
>> >> 5. Click "Deny access to this computer from the network" and make sure
>> >> that the Everyone group is NOT included.
>> >>
>> >> Once again, be sure to run a firewall program on each computer to
>> >> protect it from access by hackers on the Internet.
>> >
>> >Hi Steve: update so far in our Home Network saga :-)
>> >
>> >Managed to fix the logon problem on 1 computer only.
>> >We followed your last instructions and PC no.2 (my son's Mark)
>> >is now able to connect to the Internet and also see my PC (No.1)
>> >- also to open the My Shared Folder, My Shared Printer, etc.
>> >
>> >On my PC (No.1), I can connect to the Internet and SEE the two
>> >Computer icons on the Network in our "WorkGroup". Clicking on my
>> >PC icon there is no restrictions, but when clicking on PC2, keep
>> >getting the (LOGON failure: the user has not been granted the requested
>> >logon type at this computer).
>> >
>> >I take it that some settings on PC2 is barring me from accessing it.
>> >
>> >(Note: on both PCs we created User Accounts with passwords. Also tried
>> >disconnecting the Internet Modem, disabled all our Firewalls, but still
>> >the above logon failure comes up. Both PC are WInXP Pro systems.)
>> >
>> >You have been very patient with assisting in this problem and if you can
>> >still manage a few more solutions... well, you obviously live is the US
>> >and I am in Malta, so buying you a beer would be difficult...but would
>> >be very grateful if you can solve this.
>> >
>> >Best wishes
>> >Poltonis
>>
>> Enable the firewalls! It's dangerous to connect to the Internet, for
>> even a brief time, without firewalls. Firewalls have no effect on
>> file sharing on your network, since you're using the IPX/SPX protocol.
>>
>> Please double-check the settings that I gave and make sure that
>> they're set up properly on PC2. Both computers need those settings,
>> and they worked right on PC1.
>>
>> Create matching user accounts (same user name and password) on both
>> computers.
>> --
>> Best Wishes,
>> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
>> for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
>> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> =============================================
>
>Hello Steve: pls excuse the delay in replying, but my son was not
>immediately available to set up the "test" user Account. Well, finally we got
>through with the matching User and Password Account - no more error messages
>in logging in.
>
>Your tips and expert guidance is very much appreciated Steve: "thank you!"
>Now that the Network is accessible, perhaps I can continue to try and
>eliminate the login error from my main User Account.
>
>Best Wishes
>Poltonis

Do I understand that the "test" account is now working right, but your
main one isn't?

If so, go to Start | Run, type "lusrmgr.msc" in the box, and click OK.
Make sure that your account is a member of the Users group and the
Administrators group.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
.



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