Sharing Folders

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Hi

In our neighbourhood we are using a small LAN basically for internet sharing. Server is setup using Windows 2000 and ISA Server software and setup works fine. No need for authentication or domain logons. All users have static IP addresses using 192.168.1.x block.

Windows 9x/ME users can share their folders with others but Win2K or XP users cannot do so. Is there an eay way to do it for dummies like us.

TIA

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?)

> On every machine.<
Well that would not be possible as machines are located in different houses in the neighbourhood. Any other workaround? why Win2K/XP users van't share folders easily like Win9x users?

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message news:e01wx1eNFHA.244@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>
> "Scuzzy" <scuzzy_nomail@hottmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eElc2teNFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi
>
> In our neighbourhood we are using a small LAN basically for internet
> sharing. Server is setup using Windows 2000 and ISA Server software and
> setup works fine. No need for authentication or domain logons. All users
> have static IP addresses using 192.168.1.x block.
>
> Windows 9x/ME users can share their folders with others but Win2K or XP
> users cannot do so. Is there an eay way to do it for dummies like us.
>
> TIA
>
> ===================
>
> Yes. Create a user name and password on each machine, and
> make sure that everybody uses this user name and password
> when logging on, regardless of the operating system.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?)

Yes. Indeed its secure OS. :-)

Thank you very much. I will do as suggested and will come back if we have any problems.

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message news:uPGUfefNFHA.2748@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Windows 2000/XP is a secure operating system. It requires
> proper authentication before allowing access to shared
> resources.
>
> Windows 98 is a toy for home use. It has no inbuilt security at all.
>
> I do not see why it won't be possible for every machine to
> have the same account & password. Simply distribute a
> flyer with some suitable words around these instructions:
>
> Windows 2000/XP Users:
> 1. Click Start / Run
> 2. Type cmd {OK}
> 3. Type this line:
> net user neighbour password /add
> 4. Type exit {Enter}
> 5. Next time you log on, use "neighbour" as a logon name and "password" as a
> password.
>
> Windows 98 Users:
> Next time you log on, use "neighbour" as a logon name and "password" as a
> password.
>
>
> "Scuzzy" <scuzzy_nomail@hottmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uUGsr%23eNFHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > On every machine.<
> Well that would not be possible as machines are located in different houses
> in the neighbourhood. Any other workaround? why Win2K/XP users van't share
> folders easily like Win9x users?
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
> news:e01wx1eNFHA.244@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >
> > "Scuzzy" <scuzzy_nomail@hottmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:eElc2teNFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Hi
> >
> > In our neighbourhood we are using a small LAN basically for internet
> > sharing. Server is setup using Windows 2000 and ISA Server software and
> > setup works fine. No need for authentication or domain logons. All users
> > have static IP addresses using 192.168.1.x block.
> >
> > Windows 9x/ME users can share their folders with others but Win2K or XP
> > users cannot do so. Is there an eay way to do it for dummies like us.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > ===================
> >
> > Yes. Create a user name and password on each machine, and
> > make sure that everybody uses this user name and password
> > when logging on, regardless of the operating system.
>
>