Password problem when networking

[Qvark]

I'm a novice when it comes to networking.

Yesterday i tried to help a friend of mine but ran into a password problem

Two PC's running XP PRO connected directly without a hub or switch. Computernames: PC01 and PC02.

Both PC's can see each other, and PC02 have no problem connecting to the internet via PC01. I can ping without problems.

Sharing files and folders is a different matter. When i search for computers on the network in explorer, PC02 shows up, but when i doubleclik to connect, it ask for username and password. Where did that come from ??

I have shared all filers and folders on both PC's

There are only on user on each PC, and i never entered a password when installing XP.

???????????????:confused:

[Himself]

Xp prof makes a pword up try looking in control panel/user accounts it is pretty easy to follow so should help you solve the problem.

[Qvark]

I'm at work now, so i can't check - but there isn't any password at logon. I guess that means no password to find in the user account, or...?

[BipolarBill]

You must add the respective user accounts with password to the opposite PC or log on to each PC with the same username and password.

[Revenge]

Two PC's running XP PRO connected directly without a hub or switch. Computernames: PC01 and PC02.

Both PC's can see each other, and PC02 have no problem connecting to the internet via PC01. I can ping without problems.

Sharing files and folders is a different matter. When i search for computers on the network in explorer, PC02 shows up, but when i doubleclik to connect, it ask for username and password. Where did that come from ??


There are only on user on each PC, and i never entered a password when installing XP.

www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
here's a link that will help you with all your problems dude.
:D

[Qvark]

Great site, thanks a lot :)

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