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Cant connect to the server

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by infinity1495

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So, i am trying to map my computer to the drive that is on the server.I know the server name and i am connected to the network, but when i go to map that drive i get a message that says, that i do not have permission to connect. But when i hook my old computer up i have no problems. And btw, i am using windows * on my new computer. Thanks

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by oh smeg

What is the Network Topology involved here and how did you log onto the Network?

Also are you logged into your stations Windows as a Administrator or Limited User?

Col

by infinity1495

i am not sure about the topology, i am logging in as a local user but i have admin password.

by sue t

to connect as a different user when you are setting up the mapped drive?

by infinity1495

I am not connected to a domain, this is windows 8 home edition so i wont be able to connect to a domain.

by cpguru21

I know there is a policy setting that does not allow plain text passwords for SAMBA connections. Possibly this is what is going on?

http://apttech.wordpress.com/2011/01/14/enabling-clear-text-or-plain-text-password-windows-xp-windows-vista-windows-7/

Is a link on how to resolve. Are you getting prompted for a user and pass? I think windows will automatically try your user and pass unless you specify otherwise. Can you ping the server name and get response? Do you get the same results when you map to the ip address?

GL.

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