Eddie B wrote:
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> this seems like a step back from the flexibility available in XP. i have a
> hard time believing it can be true. am i using vista's version of XP's
> "simple file sharing" w/o knowing so? is there a way to make it work like it
> should (c'mon don't you agree this limitation is ridiculous?)
>
> less important question, but i'm curious as to why you thought it was
> relevant to add info on enabling autologon? i dont see the connection.
XP works the same way as Vista in mixed OS networks. For ease of
networking, it is always preferable to simply add matching user accounts
and passwords. This is not an onerous task in a small peer-to-peer network.
I usually include the information about automatically logging in because
a great many people in home/small business environments are reluctant to
add more user accounts because they want to go directly to the Desktop.
Unless the poster has specified their desires (which you did not), it
saves time to just give the information. If it isn't applicable to you,
then you can ignore it of course.
Malke
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