Re: win2003 File Server in a Workgroup -- User Access

Hi,

If it is not necessary for the users to enter a valid username and password,
you can try using the guest account. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Click Start/Run, type gpedit.msc

2. Open Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local
Policies\Security Options

3. Change the following key:" Network Access: Sharing and Security model for
local accounts" to "Guest Only"

4. Open Local users and groups and enable the Guest account

5. Restart the computer

If the steps above do not help, please post the full error text or its
number.

Regards,

Anton Pegan

"NuBee" <NuBee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:998AB314-0F2F-4844-B958-95FCA6FE56B6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have a small office setup with 4 winXP workstations connected (wireless)
to
a Win2003 File server SP1, all in a workgroup. I have created several
shared
folders on the Win2003 file server. When I access these shared folders
from
a winXP machine, double-click the folder, it asks for username and
password,
as long as I log-on as an administrator or power user, I can access the
shared folders on the win2003 file server from the winXP machines.

On the win2003 server, using Computer Management mmc, I created a new user
named jjones, in the Local Users and Groups -- Users folder. When I use a
winXP machine and try to access the the shared folders on the win2003 file
server, it won't let me have access -- says user not known or password is
wrong.

What might I be overlooking and how might I fix it?

Thanks for any help ...
--
NuBee


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