Network Neighborhood / Network login problems.

I am running a 2 computer network (both win98) with a
router.
Computer "A" is prompting for a network password for a
profile that was deleted long ago. If I enter a 'cancel'
to the password request, I am not able to access the
Network Neighborhood beyond the top level symbol. I am not
able to see computer "B" nor its shares. But, the Find
command does see computer "B". But everything else I need
works...internet, email etc.

If at the network password prompt on "A", I simply enter
carrage return (rather that 'cancel') I gain full
functionality of Network Neighborhood and I can access
the shared folders on computer "B". But at this point I
can no longer use my outlook express because it starts
asking for all kinds of passwords.

Computer "B" does not prompt for any network passwords and
can see computer "A" via Network Neighborhood, it can
access shared folders on "A" and the shared printer hosted
by "A". Computer "B" has all the access of "A" regardless
on how I respond to the network login prompt on "A"

I have spent hours reading all the similar problems
presented in this forum, but I am not sure which answers
my predicament.

I think this should fix you right up:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104

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"JD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:0ce401c38c8a$6a276cd0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I am running a 2 computer network (both win98) with a
> router.
> Computer "A" is prompting for a network password for a
> profile that was deleted long ago. If I enter a 'cancel'
> to the password request, I am not able to access the
> Network Neighborhood beyond the top level symbol. I am not
> able to see computer "B" nor its shares. But, the Find
> command does see computer "B". But everything else I need
> works...internet, email etc.
>
> If at the network password prompt on "A", I simply enter
> carrage return (rather that 'cancel') I gain full
> functionality of Network Neighborhood and I can access
> the shared folders on computer "B". But at this point I
> can no longer use my outlook express because it starts
> asking for all kinds of passwords.
>
> Computer "B" does not prompt for any network passwords and
> can see computer "A" via Network Neighborhood, it can
> access shared folders on "A" and the shared printer hosted
> by "A". Computer "B" has all the access of "A" regardless
> on how I respond to the network login prompt on "A"
>
> I have spent hours reading all the similar problems
> presented in this forum, but I am not sure which answers
> my predicament.

delete the offending ??.pwl file from c:\windows


"Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I think this should fix you right up:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) (E-Mail Removed)
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup so all may
> * benefit from the discussion. Private mail is usually not replied to.
> Help US help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "JD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:0ce401c38c8a$6a276cd0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I am running a 2 computer network (both win98) with a
> > router.
> > Computer "A" is prompting for a network password for a
> > profile that was deleted long ago. If I enter a 'cancel'
> > to the password request, I am not able to access the
> > Network Neighborhood beyond the top level symbol. I am not
> > able to see computer "B" nor its shares. But, the Find
> > command does see computer "B". But everything else I need
> > works...internet, email etc.
> >
> > If at the network password prompt on "A", I simply enter
> > carrage return (rather that 'cancel') I gain full
> > functionality of Network Neighborhood and I can access
> > the shared folders on computer "B". But at this point I
> > can no longer use my outlook express because it starts
> > asking for all kinds of passwords.
> >
> > Computer "B" does not prompt for any network passwords and
> > can see computer "A" via Network Neighborhood, it can
> > access shared folders on "A" and the shared printer hosted
> > by "A". Computer "B" has all the access of "A" regardless
> > on how I respond to the network login prompt on "A"
> >
> > I have spent hours reading all the similar problems
> > presented in this forum, but I am not sure which answers
> > my predicament.
>
>

I did everything as directed by the article.

It did not work.

If I left the primary login as "Windows" not only did
I not get Network Neighborhood, but I could no longer
access my Outlook...user names were presented but I could
not get to the password field.
I put the primary login back to client for Microsoft
networks and was back with the same problems I detailed
below in my first quest for the answer.

Also, I indicated in my details that I was being prompted
for a password for a profile which was removed from the
system years ago..I have no profiles to work with when I
look at passwords via control panel.
But, I can see numerous refences to this phantom account if
I look for it in the registry..

I fine it referenced in the following Keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Doc
Find Spec MRU

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\ProfileReconciliation

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage
System Provider\dddd

(where dddd is the offending profile name)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tioga\users\dddd

(where dddd is the offending profile name

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\ProfileReconciliation

How do I set blanks as a passord when there is no profile.
This is quite the puzzle.


>-----Original Message-----
>delete the offending ??.pwl file from c:\windows
>
>
>"Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I think this should fix you right up:
>>
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) (E-Mail Removed)
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup
so all may
>> * benefit from the discussion. Private mail is usually
not replied to.
>> Help US help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> "JD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:0ce401c38c8a$6a276cd0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > I am running a 2 computer network (both win98) with a
>> > router.
>> > Computer "A" is prompting for a network password for a
>> > profile that was deleted long ago. If I enter a 'cancel'
>> > to the password request, I am not able to access the
>> > Network Neighborhood beyond the top level symbol. I
am not
>> > able to see computer "B" nor its shares. But, the Find
>> > command does see computer "B". But everything else I need
>> > works...internet, email etc.
>> >
>> > If at the network password prompt on "A", I simply enter
>> > carrage return (rather that 'cancel') I gain full
>> > functionality of Network Neighborhood and I can access
>> > the shared folders on computer "B". But at this point I
>> > can no longer use my outlook express because it starts
>> > asking for all kinds of passwords.
>> >
>> > Computer "B" does not prompt for any network passwords and
>> > can see computer "A" via Network Neighborhood, it can
>> > access shared folders on "A" and the shared printer hosted
>> > by "A". Computer "B" has all the access of "A" regardless
>> > on how I respond to the network login prompt on "A"
>> >
>> > I have spent hours reading all the similar problems
>> > presented in this forum, but I am not sure which answers
>> > my predicament.
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

Did you see the notice that if you're using profiles (I know, you think you
aren't but obviously you are) that you should instead look here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;156826

--
Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) (E-Mail Removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup so all may
* benefit from the discussion. Private mail is usually not replied to.
Help US help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"jd" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:24e5601c38d3e$97558980$(E-Mail Removed)...
I did everything as directed by the article.

It did not work.

If I left the primary login as "Windows" not only did
I not get Network Neighborhood, but I could no longer
access my Outlook...user names were presented but I could
not get to the password field.
I put the primary login back to client for Microsoft
networks and was back with the same problems I detailed
below in my first quest for the answer.

Also, I indicated in my details that I was being prompted
for a password for a profile which was removed from the
system years ago..I have no profiles to work with when I
look at passwords via control panel.
But, I can see numerous refences to this phantom account if
I look for it in the registry..

I fine it referenced in the following Keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Doc
Find Spec MRU

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\ProfileReconcili
ation

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage
System Provider\dddd

(where dddd is the offending profile name)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tioga\users\dddd

(where dddd is the offending profile name

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\ProfileReconci
liation

How do I set blanks as a passord when there is no profile.
This is quite the puzzle.


>-----Original Message-----
>delete the offending ??.pwl file from c:\windows
>
>
>"Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I think this should fix you right up:
>>
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) (E-Mail Removed)
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup
so all may
>> * benefit from the discussion. Private mail is usually
not replied to.
>> Help US help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> "JD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:0ce401c38c8a$6a276cd0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > I am running a 2 computer network (both win98) with a
>> > router.
>> > Computer "A" is prompting for a network password for a
>> > profile that was deleted long ago. If I enter a 'cancel'
>> > to the password request, I am not able to access the
>> > Network Neighborhood beyond the top level symbol. I
am not
>> > able to see computer "B" nor its shares. But, the Find
>> > command does see computer "B". But everything else I need
>> > works...internet, email etc.
>> >
>> > If at the network password prompt on "A", I simply enter
>> > carrage return (rather that 'cancel') I gain full
>> > functionality of Network Neighborhood and I can access
>> > the shared folders on computer "B". But at this point I
>> > can no longer use my outlook express because it starts
>> > asking for all kinds of passwords.
>> >
>> > Computer "B" does not prompt for any network passwords and
>> > can see computer "A" via Network Neighborhood, it can
>> > access shared folders on "A" and the shared printer hosted
>> > by "A". Computer "B" has all the access of "A" regardless
>> > on how I respond to the network login prompt on "A"
>> >
>> > I have spent hours reading all the similar problems
>> > presented in this forum, but I am not sure which answers
>> > my predicament.
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

I'm not sure if your implying I can't read or acknowledging
the fact there must be some residual stuff in registry.
There are no profiles, real or imagined, to be seen via
the tools in Control Panel

I used regedit, it review the following (as per: 156826)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\ProfileList

The Key exists, and it show :
Name : (default), Data: (no value set)

Do I still remove the key, or was it expected that I would
see a user name hear...

Regedit is intimidating because Microsoft always says use
at your own risk.

>-----Original Message-----
>Did you see the notice that if you're using profiles (I
know, you think you
>aren't but obviously you are) that you should instead look
here:
>
>http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;156826
>
>--
>Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) (E-Mail Removed)
>* PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup so
all may
>* benefit from the discussion. Private mail is usually
not replied to.
>Help US help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
>"jd" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:24e5601c38d3e$97558980$(E-Mail Removed)...
>I did everything as directed by the article.
>
>It did not work.
>
>If I left the primary login as "Windows" not only did
>I not get Network Neighborhood, but I could no longer
>access my Outlook...user names were presented but I could
>not get to the password field.
>I put the primary login back to client for Microsoft
>networks and was back with the same problems I detailed
>below in my first quest for the answer.
>
>Also, I indicated in my details that I was being prompted
>for a password for a profile which was removed from the
>system years ago..I have no profiles to work with when I
>look at passwords via control panel.
>But, I can see numerous refences to this phantom account if
>I look for it in the registry..
>
>I fine it referenced in the following Keys:
>
>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Doc
>Find Spec MRU
>
>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\User
>Shell Folders
>
>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\ProfileReconcili
>ation
>
>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon
>
>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage
>System Provider\dddd
>
>(where dddd is the offending profile name)
>
>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tioga\users\dddd
>
>(where dddd is the offending profile name
>
>HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cu rrentVersion\Explorer\User
>Shell Folders
>
>HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cu rrentVersion\ProfileReconci
>liation
>
>How do I set blanks as a passord when there is no profile.
>This is quite the puzzle.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>delete the offending ??.pwl file from c:\windows
>>
>>
>>"Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
>in message
>>news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> I think this should fix you right up:
>>>
>>>
>http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104
>>>
>>> --
>>> Richard G. Harper (MVP Win9x) (E-Mail Removed)
>>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies to the newsgroup
>so all may
>>> * benefit from the discussion. Private mail is usually
>not replied to.
>>> Help US help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> "JD" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:0ce401c38c8a$6a276cd0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> > I am running a 2 computer network (both win98) with a
>>> > router.
>>> > Computer "A" is prompting for a network password for a
>>> > profile that was deleted long ago. If I enter a 'cancel'
>>> > to the password request, I am not able to access the
>>> > Network Neighborhood beyond the top level symbol. I
>am not
>>> > able to see computer "B" nor its shares. But, the Find
>>> > command does see computer "B". But everything else I
need
>>> > works...internet, email etc.
>>> >
>>> > If at the network password prompt on "A", I simply enter
>>> > carrage return (rather that 'cancel') I gain full
>>> > functionality of Network Neighborhood and I can access
>>> > the shared folders on computer "B". But at this point I
>>> > can no longer use my outlook express because it starts
>>> > asking for all kinds of passwords.
>>> >
>>> > Computer "B" does not prompt for any network
passwords and
>>> > can see computer "A" via Network Neighborhood, it can
>>> > access shared folders on "A" and the shared printer
hosted
>>> > by "A". Computer "B" has all the access of "A"
regardless
>>> > on how I respond to the network login prompt on "A"
>>> >
>>> > I have spent hours reading all the similar problems
>>> > presented in this forum, but I am not sure which answers
>>> > my predicament.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>
>.
>