network problem

[superraylo]

I have two PC linked together and under the same workgroup. When I share a folder from a PC(computer A), I can access the shared folder directly from computer B, without any authentication(i.e. no need to type in login id and password to access computer A). How can I set both of the PC so that authentication is required before accessing the share folder?

i.e, I want to log in the computer in the network before accessing their shared folder. is it necessary to change the group policy? Thanks!!

(I am using window xp professional)

[janus zeal]

I have two PC linked together and under the same workgroup. When I share a folder from a PC(computer A), I can access the shared folder directly from computer B, without any authentication(i.e. no need to type in login id and password to access computer A). How can I set both of the PC so that authentication is required before accessing the share folder?

i.e, I want to log in the computer in the network before accessing their shared folder. is it necessary to change the group policy? Thanks!!

(I am using window xp professional)

In a normal workgroup enviroment windows will always ask for authitencation, if:

1. there are no shared resources with "everyone" on the access control list

2. simple file shareing must be disabled.

3. the shared documents folder must be disabled (aka, not shared... or at least not allow access to "everyone")

4. and the loged in account on the accessing computer cannot have the same username/password as any account on the computer with the resource your trying to access.

i might have missed something, if that doesnt work reply back.

Edited May 31, 2006 by janus zeal