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W2K Network Passwords

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by markheritage

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I am new to W2K Pro and have set up a LAN with 3 workstations on W2K Pro, 2 on Me and 1 on 98SE. The W2K stations can access all other workstations with no problems. The Me and 98 stations cannot access the W2K stations without a network password. I have not set any network passwords on any of the workstations. Does anyone know why the Me and 98 stations require a network password to access the W2k stations if none was set to begin with?

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by billc124

Not sure why it is asking for a Network password, have you setup the W2K pro machines with NTFS partitions? That may do it. You should have had to specify an Administrator password when you setup the 2K machines. Try using that password and see whathappens, if asked for a username, use Administrator. Also, how are you trying to access the 2K machines. I use Net use to map a drive to mine from my 98 machine and I have to enter the Administrator username and password.

by ryder007

Hi with Win2k you have to set up an account on the win2k mach. in order for other machines to access it. Go to start, settings,control panel, admin tools,computer management, then users, right click, go to add new user and setup an account.

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