Thanks Larry but yes we are aware of that article and dont use XP HOME anywhere HOME or the OFFICE. We only use XP Professional.
Todd -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Larry Sword Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 7:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [expert] more information was needed Samba and WinXP woes Todd Zashin wrote: > > sorry guys I guess I should have given more information. > > I have a LM 8.1 Samba 2.2.2 (latest release with updated security patch from > Mandrake Update site) set to Share level security no netlogons or domain > controllers enabled because we are in a workgroup not a domain. I want one > WinXP client to open up its network neighborhood (which is totally weird but > that is a different story) and see that the Samba box is there to share > files. I dont want the Samba box to provide print services either. All I > want the Samba box to do is provide file server services to one WinXP > client. My other M$ boxes are connecting to the Samba box just fine. The > WinXP box is not at all. AM I missing a smbpasswd or encrypted password or > registry change somewhere? Do you know where I can find an up to date HOWTO > on Samba and WinXP communications? Thank You. > > -Todd I don't use nor have I tested WinXP home, so don't know if the attaches link to article is correct. http://techupdate.zdnet.com/techupdate/stories/main/0,14179,2820882,00.html Larry -- Sword'sEdge VoiceMail/Fax: (858) 860-6406 x1587
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