protected share on XP and 2k3

hi all,

i have a simple network. no domain but using an Win2k3 box with an XP
box. i try to enter a protected share on my XP box from my 2k3 (c$)
however, i get prompted for a username and password.

when trying to login to the protected share from my 2k3 box to my XP i
get a username & pw box. the username field is grayed out (guest) and
the password is blank. how do i get the username box to be writable?

trying to have my 2k3 box backup info (using backup software) from my
XP on a nightly basis but i cant cause this login prompt

thanks
Chuck

quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to setup home or peer-to-peer network

If all of the computers in a peer-to-peer workgroup don't have a common
networking protocol, a common workgroup, and common user names and
passwords, the computers may experience a difficulty to communicate with
other computers that are running Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, or
Microsoft Windows 98. To resolve this issue, configure the computers by
ensuring that they have a common networking protocol (TCP/IP), a common
workgroup, and common user names and passwords. Also make sure enable File
and Printer Sharing is installed.


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"Chuck" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) m...
> hi all,
>
> i have a simple network. no domain but using an Win2k3 box with an XP
> box. i try to enter a protected share on my XP box from my 2k3 (c$)
> however, i get prompted for a username and password.
>
> when trying to login to the protected share from my 2k3 box to my XP i
> get a username & pw box. the username field is grayed out (guest) and
> the password is blank. how do i get the username box to be writable?
>
> trying to have my 2k3 box backup info (using backup software) from my
> XP on a nightly basis but i cant cause this login prompt
>
> thanks
> Chuck

both computers are on the same workgroup, both have the same IP scheme
and subnet and both have teh same username & pw's. and yes, XP does
have file sharing enabled (as i have already shared which the 2k3 box
can access). the issue is taht the 2k3 box cannot access a protected
share on the Xp box

Chuck


"Robert L [MS-MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to setup home or peer-to-peer network
>
> If all of the computers in a peer-to-peer workgroup don't have a common
> networking protocol, a common workgroup, and common user names and
> passwords, the computers may experience a difficulty to communicate with
> other computers that are running Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, or
> Microsoft Windows 98. To resolve this issue, configure the computers by
> ensuring that they have a common networking protocol (TCP/IP), a common
> workgroup, and common user names and passwords. Also make sure enable File
> and Printer Sharing is installed.
>
>
> --
> For more and other information, go to http://www.ChicagoTech.net
>
> Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
> Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
>
> Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN, Anti-Virus, Tips & Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
>
> "Chuck" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) m...
> > hi all,
> >
> > i have a simple network. no domain but using an Win2k3 box with an XP
> > box. i try to enter a protected share on my XP box from my 2k3 (c$)
> > however, i get prompted for a username and password.
> >
> > when trying to login to the protected share from my 2k3 box to my XP i
> > get a username & pw box. the username field is grayed out (guest) and
> > the password is blank. how do i get the username box to be writable?
> >
> > trying to have my 2k3 box backup info (using backup software) from my
> > XP on a nightly basis but i cant cause this login prompt
> >
> > thanks
> > Chuck

i have looked everywhere for a solution and i cant seem to find one.
has anyone else ran into this problem or am i just the only one?

thanks
Chuck



(E-Mail Removed) (Chuck) wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> both computers are on the same workgroup, both have the same IP scheme
> and subnet and both have teh same username & pw's. and yes, XP does
> have file sharing enabled (as i have already shared which the 2k3 box
> can access). the issue is taht the 2k3 box cannot access a protected
> share on the Xp box
>
> Chuck
>
>
> "Robert L [MS-MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> > quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to setup home or peer-to-peer network
> >
> > If all of the computers in a peer-to-peer workgroup don't have a common
> > networking protocol, a common workgroup, and common user names and
> > passwords, the computers may experience a difficulty to communicate with
> > other computers that are running Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, or
> > Microsoft Windows 98. To resolve this issue, configure the computers by
> > ensuring that they have a common networking protocol (TCP/IP), a common
> > workgroup, and common user names and passwords. Also make sure enable File
> > and Printer Sharing is installed.
> >
> >
> > --
> > For more and other information, go to http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> >
> > Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
> > Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
> >
> > Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN, Anti-Virus, Tips & Troubleshooting on
> > http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
> >
> > "Chuck" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed) m...
> > > hi all,
> > >
> > > i have a simple network. no domain but using an Win2k3 box with an XP
> > > box. i try to enter a protected share on my XP box from my 2k3 (c$)
> > > however, i get prompted for a username and password.
> > >
> > > when trying to login to the protected share from my 2k3 box to my XP i
> > > get a username & pw box. the username field is grayed out (guest) and
> > > the password is blank. how do i get the username box to be writable?
> > >
> > > trying to have my 2k3 box backup info (using backup software) from my
> > > XP on a nightly basis but i cant cause this login prompt
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > Chuck