vista asking password xp

2 comps...Vista see my shared folder on XP, i manage to be able to see Vista shared folder(s) on XP, but when i click on the folder/link it ask for a user name and password....thing is that i don't have any password on any comps what so ever....any idea??? -- Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 P4 3 g Hyper Threading NVidia GForce NX6800XT 256mb(Beta2 ver88.61) On board sound(SoundMax Integrated) and ethernet(MArvell Yukon) Hard-drive Maxtor 80gig Ultra ATA 133

By default, Windows Vista does not allow access to shared folders from accounts that have no password. This is to protect you from internet-based attacks that frequently scan computers looking for empty passwords and taking over such machines.
*** It is highly recommended that you set a password on your account ***
Now, if you have a GOOD firewall running, you may want to take this shortcut to allow your other computer to browse your Vista machine without entering a password.
FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE SECURITY OF YOUR MACHINE:

"Marlon" wrote in message

2 comps...Vista see my shared folder on XP, i manage to be able to see Vista shared folder(s) on XP, but when i click on the folder/link it ask for a user name and password....thing is that i don't have any password on any comps what so ever....any idea??? -- Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 P4 3 g Hyper Threading NVidia GForce NX6800XT 256mb(Beta2 ver88.61) On board sound(SoundMax Integrated) and ethernet(MArvell Yukon) Hard-drive Maxtor 80gig Ultra ATA 133

By default, Windows Vista does not allow access to shared folders from accounts that have no password. This is to protect you from internet-based attacks that frequently scan computers looking for empty passwords and taking over such machines.
*** It is highly recommended that you set a password on your account ***
Now, if you have a GOOD firewall running, you may want to take this shortcut to allow your other computer to browse your Vista machine without entering a password.
*** FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE SECURITY OF YOUR MACHINE:
- Click Start - Click Control Panel - Click System and Maintenance - Click Administrative Tools - Double-Click Local Security Policy - Click Continue if you see a box asking for permission - In the left pane, click the triangle next to Local Policies - In the left pane, click Security Options - In the right pane, double-click "Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only" - Click Disabled - Click OK
You will now be able to access your Windows Vista shares from other computers using an account with no password. It will still ask you for a username and password; you just need to type in the username and click OK.
- JB

Why not just put in the username and password of the account you created when you installed Vista. That's what I did. There is also a save password checkbox so it won't ask you again unless maybe you reboot.
"Marlon" wrote:

2 comps...Vista see my shared folder on XP, i manage to be able to see Vista shared folder(s) on XP, but when i click on the folder/link it ask for a user name and password....thing is that i don't have any password on any comps what so ever....any idea??? -- Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 P4 3 g Hyper Threading NVidia GForce NX6800XT 256mb(Beta2 ver88.61) On board sound(SoundMax Integrated) and ethernet(MArvell Yukon) Hard-drive Maxtor 80gig Ultra ATA 133

It works!!! Finally decided to put a password, manage to find the user name and Voila!!! Thanks!!! -- Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 P4 3 g Hyper Threading NVidia GForce NX6800XT 256mb(Beta2 ver88.61) On board sound(SoundMax Integrated) and ethernet(MArvell Yukon) Hard-drive Maxtor 80gig Ultra ATA 133
"Jimmy Brush" wrote:

By default, Windows Vista does not allow access to shared folders from accounts that have no password. This is to protect you from internet-based attacks that frequently scan computers looking for empty passwords and taking over such machines.
*** It is highly recommended that you set a password on your account ***
Now, if you have a GOOD firewall running, you may want to take this shortcut to allow your other computer to browse your Vista machine without entering a password.
*** FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE SECURITY OF YOUR MACHINE:
- Click Start - Click Control Panel - Click System and Maintenance - Click Administrative Tools - Double-Click Local Security Policy - Click Continue if you see a box asking for permission - In the left pane, click the triangle next to Local Policies - In the left pane, click Security Options - In the right pane, double-click "Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only" - Click Disabled - Click OK
You will now be able to access your Windows Vista shares from other computers using an account with no password. It will still ask you for a username and password; you just need to type in the username and click OK.
- JB

I'm the only one using these comps, no need for password. -- Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 P4 3 g Hyper Threading NVidia GForce NX6800XT 256mb(Beta2 ver88.61) On board sound(SoundMax Integrated) and ethernet(MArvell Yukon) Hard-drive Maxtor 80gig Ultra ATA 133
"eddieb" wrote:

Why not just put in the username and password of the account you created when you installed Vista. That's what I did. There is also a save password checkbox so it won't ask you again unless maybe you reboot.
"Marlon" wrote:
2 comps...Vista see my shared folder on XP, i manage to be able to see Vista shared folder(s) on XP, but when i click on the folder/link it ask for a user name and password....thing is that i don't have any password on any comps what so ever....any idea??? -- Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 P4 3 g Hyper Threading NVidia GForce NX6800XT 256mb(Beta2 ver88.61) On board sound(SoundMax Integrated) and ethernet(MArvell Yukon) Hard-drive Maxtor 80gig Ultra ATA 133

Marlon wrote:

I'm the only one using these comps, no need for password.

But there *is* a need for a password, as you have found out. You can set XP to log in automatically if you would prefer that convenience.
Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Yea, all that and a... Wait how do you set windows Vista to automatically login? With this being a beta I'm rebooting, which I never do with my main computer. Are power toys for this thing yet? i.e. TweakUI.

"Malke" wrote:

Marlon wrote:
I'm the only one using these comps, no need for password.
But there *is* a need for a password, as you have found out. You can set XP to log in automatically if you would prefer that convenience.
Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Hello,
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Wait how do you set windows Vista to automatically login?

- Click Start - Type: control userpasswords2 - Press enter - Clear the Users must enter a username and password to use this computer check box - Click Apply - Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, and then click OK - Click OK again
- JB