I want to be able to create a network shared directory on MS Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition. However, I would like this share to have absolutely no permissions at all. For example I do not want connecting computers to need to be part of the domain or need to enter a username and password to write and read from the share. I know this is very insecure but it is not being used in any sort of critical situation. I want to replace a windows 98 machine that has been used for years as a simple file server with server 2003 to make use of mirroring but I can’t figure out how to create a share that does not need to be logged onto. Is this even possible? If this is not possible can I set up a share to allow users logged onto windows XP standalone machines (not domain connected)with user accounts without passwords. I guess mapped drives could be used but as the server will not be the most stable in the world I don’t wan’t shares to dissappear should the server fail to boot. Is there a batch file that could setup shares and if the share is not available just simply forget about it rather than ask for user input?
