Eddie B wrote:
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> computer 1/Vista has 2 user/pword: eddie/xyz and play/abc
> computer 2/XP has 2 user/pword: john/zyx and play/abc
>
> play is never logged in on EITHER machine, hence "but i need to clarify that
> the user who is using the XP/client machine is NOT logged in as the user that
> exists in both machines."
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>
> i'm under the impression that user john on computer 2/XP will HAVE to enter
> a password to use public resources on computer 1/Vista (such as printer and
> public folder). turning on vista's password required does not allow password
> protected sharing in ADDITION to guest sharing, it disables guest sharing and
> every (first) time a shared resource is accessed a login is required. this is
> a step back from XP, unless there is a way to work around it.
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> i don't want to create user john on computer 1/Vista. it has the user play
> created exactly for sharing purposes. nor i want to make john login as play,
> or even rename user john to play.
>
> so back to my question:
>
> A) i've mapped a network drive on comp 2, accessed using a diff login
> (play), which (as mentioned above) exists on comp1, but i have to reenter the
> login on every session. why doesnt comp2/XP REMEMBER the login for this
> mapped drive?
>
> B) is there a way to let my printer (and hopefully public folder) be shared
> thru guest while other shares would require a login?
You're quite right that I'm not following what you're trying to do. I'm
sure the fault lies with my being unable to visualize your aim. Since I
can't come over and take a look, I'll have to bow out and hopefully
someone more capable of understanding your needs will come along with
your answer.
Good luck, and sorry that I was unable to help you.
Malke
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