Can't connect to workgroup share
I have a computer running Windows XP Pro that is trying to connect to a computer on the local network (Workgroup) that is running Windows 7 Pro. All other computers can connect to the share through \\192.168.0.124, however I get the attached error when I try to do this through this one computer. Not sure where to look or troubleshoot. 
2 options for you;
1. Retry the share outlined here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040
2. Maybe this hot fix will assist that machine: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/815471
hope that helped.
1. Retry the share outlined here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040
2. Maybe this hot fix will assist that machine: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/815471
hope that helped.
You also need to provide permission for this folder for the user of the Windows 7 machine. Make sure they are added to the security and share tabs of the folder you are trying to add.
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NUKIT: Yes, any share on that computer will not open, and if I try connecting thorugh Network Neighbourhood.
PROGINT: I can get to other shares on other computers so Simple File Sharing is turned on. It's a share I'm trying to get to, not run software so I don't think that hotfix applies.
PROGINT: I can get to other shares on other computers so Simple File Sharing is turned on. It's a share I'm trying to get to, not run software so I don't think that hotfix applies.
create a user account on the machine with the share similar to the one on the client trying to access
its a authentication issue so you need to check your permossions on the folder. make sure allow everyone to access it
its a authentication issue so you need to check your permossions on the folder. make sure allow everyone to access it
Have you tried:
*open regedit
*browse to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControl
*find the CrashOnAuditFail key
*check the value. If the value is 2, this is the root of your problem, as this is the key that gets changed and only allows admins in. If the value of your key is 1 or 0, you have other issues.
*Change the value from 2 to either 1 or 0. 0 turns off the feature that halts the system if the event log is full and allows your users to enter the system again (which we chose to set it to so we don't have this problem again). A value of 1 will keep the feature on, but also allow all usere to login again.
*Save and reboot. Users should now be able to login without admin access and all shares should be accessible.
*open regedit
*browse to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControl
*find the CrashOnAuditFail key
*check the value. If the value is 2, this is the root of your problem, as this is the key that gets changed and only allows admins in. If the value of your key is 1 or 0, you have other issues.
*Change the value from 2 to either 1 or 0. 0 turns off the feature that halts the system if the event log is full and allows your users to enter the system again (which we chose to set it to so we don't have this problem again). A value of 1 will keep the feature on, but also allow all usere to login again.
*Save and reboot. Users should now be able to login without admin access and all shares should be accessible.
ASKER
Coolfiger: I've setup a local user on the machine i'm trying to connect to with the same name - No Success. I've also made sure the share has EVERYONE access.
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yeah on top of what Darude1234 said, I would also add these: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/sharing-files-between-a-windows-xp-pc-and-a/86ad5a72-19db-4dab-8040-802fb585673b
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I made the change to the encryption and got in right away. Thanks.
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