Password question

[Nebby]

This may be a no0b question but I am hooking up 2 computers using a crossover cable. I am using ICS windows 98 is client and windows 2000 is the the main. I am using broadband DSL I have the ICS working but when I try to view a HD that i have shared on the windows 2000. It tells me You must supply a password to make this connection I dont remember setting up a password for network login just for administrator. I have looked in the security Snap in but cannot find anything about the password I need I am using TCP/IP Client for microsoft Network for the client and for windows 2000 i am using Client for microsoft Network, TCP/IP and NetBUEI. Any help with this would be most appreciated.

 

[fredweston]

Windows 2000 does not support "simple" file sharing like Windows 98 and XP do. That's to say that any user trying to connect to the 2000-based PC will need to authenticate themselves first.

Since the client is Windows 98, I *think* you will have to log on to the 98 computer using the same account name as you use on the 2000 computer, since as far as I know, Windows 98 only prompts for a password, not a username.