adding a new network place between two computers

[carleto]

I have two computers networked through a router. One computer has one user account (computer A) and the other computer has four user accounts (computer B).

When I try to map a new network place from computer B to computer A the network can see the second computer B as part of the same workgroup but the computer cannot be accessed.

When I try to view workgroup computers and click on computer B the prompt to enter a user name and password pops up.

However, when computer B tries to access a shared folder on computer A no problem exists and no pop-up window appears either.

So in short what I would like to do is be able to access shared folders on computer B from computer A without having to enter a user name and password each time.

I do know this is possible because prior to reformatting the hd of computer A, a couple days ago, I was able to map new network places without having to see the login prompt appear. This would only be possible if the administrator of computer B was logged into computer B.

IF anyone knows how to do this it would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

CCOOL

 

[bcastner]

Read a little bit about how stored username and passwords work under XP. I think you have the permissions right on the shares, but need to look how well in a Workgroup setting you have syncronized username and password for all machines. And, the NTFS permissions issue may play a role:

Behavior of Stored Usernames and Passwords:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q281/6/60.ASP&NoWebContent=1

An excellent step-by-step Guide. I suspect somewhere a step was missed:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm