I have 2 win2k workstations in the

[wbg34]

I have 2 win2k workstations in the same workgroup and I want to share a printer between them. I have installed a printer and shared it. On the second machine when I go to install the printer I get a message asking for a login. The workstation prints fine until reboot. I then get a message that I do not have permission to use printer. Any ideas.

 

[Debbie2001]

Sounds like you need to go to the permissions tab of the shared printer and give access to the second workstation (and/or user) depending on how you are setup.

D2001

 

[SAMUELBURG]

You must set the parameter "Auto-restablish connections on log-in" to TRUE, so the login will be made automaticaly each time you reboot and re-login.

For that you can directly edit the regitery with regedit.exe, but it's a bit complucatide an hasardous,
the I sugest tou you is to use a registery editor like Xsetup:

http://www.xsetup.net

(French version)

http://www.xteq.com

(US version)

I'm sure there is a third way, more classical and more easy, but I don't remember it just now ...

Samuel

 

[wbg34]

What reg key is that?

 

[wolluf]

All you need is for user to be set up on machine with printer with same credentials (user name/password) as are used to logon to second machine. Then you won't get prompt for user name password - share will just work. We've got 2 printers on our home (XP and 2k) network setup like this - no problems.