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You must supply a password to make this connection
Saturday 21st February 2004 | by chris ![[mail]](img/envelope.gif)
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| Categories: IT You must supply a password to make this connection
Twice now I've had this problem on different peer to peer Windows network trying to access a Windows XP computer. It then asks for a password for \\SERVERNAME\IPC$ for which no password works.
The solution both times has been to
1) Enable Guest account
Start|Settings|Control Panel|User Accounts
2)Change the following setting:
Start|Settings|Control Panel|Administrative Tools|Local Security Policy|
then under Security Settings|Local Policies|User Rights Assignments
look for Deny access to this computer from network
right-mouse-click on this setting and choose properties, highlight Guest, click Remove.
This is as much for my reference as anyone else's. For some reason this setting is not the same between apparently identical setups (I have compared XP Pro SP1 systems). Weird.
11 comments
Comment from: James Le [Visitor] · http://www.mccampbell.com
The problem occurs when you try to access the resource of Win NT/2K/XP from Win 9x. In order to solve this problem, you must create a transparent connection. This means you must have the same set of username and password on both PCs. In addition, for WinXP you must uncheck "Use simple file sharing (recommended)" in Folder Options and must have a password for the user account. Blank password is not allowed to access the resource in WinXP.
Saturday 13th March 2004 @ 10:57
Comment from: Brad [Visitor]
I thought I would never find an answer to this question. I am stoked. You guys rock.
Wednesday 31st March 2004 @ 08:28
Comment from: Eric [Visitor]
I have tried all the things mentioned, but still no luck. I am getting that exact same error. I have identical setups on a 3 XP machines, but only one lets the 98 user share its resources.
Wednesday 31st March 2004 @ 13:47
Comment from: Muzzy [Visitor]
Log on to the Win98 computer using any of the usernames with password of any of the XP machines.
Thursday 11th May 2006 @ 21:27
Comment from: Dan Nelson [Visitor]
You're a genius! If this page was indexed by Google it would have made my life a lot easier :)
Tuesday 18th July 2006 @ 18:25
Many thanks.The Guest account was already enabled but the Denial of access was the culprit.
I have a WinXP that I couldn't see from the Win98se machines on the local LAN. This machine doesn't use a password to access the network, while all the 98PCs do.
They all use NETBUI for filesharing (NOT TCP/IP) and are all on the same workgroup.
This should also fix the same problem I have at home, where 1 XP machine is flagging the same error when trying to access it from a 98PC.
Can't wait to try it
I have a WinXP that I couldn't see from the Win98se machines on the local LAN. This machine doesn't use a password to access the network, while all the 98PCs do.
They all use NETBUI for filesharing (NOT TCP/IP) and are all on the same workgroup.
This should also fix the same problem I have at home, where 1 XP machine is flagging the same error when trying to access it from a 98PC.
Can't wait to try it
Wednesday 23rd August 2006 @ 18:28
Comment from: hemant sagar [Visitor] 
hi guys when none of above worked except netbuoi, i tried the folllowing steps
under Security Settings |LocalPolicies|User Rights Assignments
find "
Allow this computer from network"
then click add user or group then click advanced click find and add any user name displayed i selected a password protected user name click ok and login on win9x pc using this user name
i hope that'd solve the problem
under Security Settings |LocalPolicies|User Rights Assignments
find "
Allow this computer from network"
then click add user or group then click advanced click find and add any user name displayed i selected a password protected user name click ok and login on win9x pc using this user name
i hope that'd solve the problem
Thursday 14th December 2006 @ 05:39
Comment from: hemant sagar [Visitor]
hi guys when none of above worked except netbuoi, i tried the folllowing steps
under Security Settings |LocalPolicies|User Rights Assignments
find "
Allow this computer from network"
then click add user or group then click advanced click find and add any user name displayed i selected a password protected user name click ok and login on win9x pc using this user name
i hope that'd solve the problem
under Security Settings |LocalPolicies|User Rights Assignments
find "
Allow this computer from network"
then click add user or group then click advanced click find and add any user name displayed i selected a password protected user name click ok and login on win9x pc using this user name
i hope that'd solve the problem
Thursday 14th December 2006 @ 05:40
Comment from: van [Visitor]
the method suggested by chris works very well, thanks
Monday 21st April 2008 @ 04:28
Comment from: Temuri [Visitor]
ohh... thank you so much!!! Method suggested by James Le works for me, I'm happy :)
Wednesday 30th April 2008 @ 21:10
3 THINGS FOR A CONNECTION WITHOUT A PASSWORD
1. Control Panel - User Accounts - TURN ON GUEST ACCOUNT
2. Control Panel - Administration Tools - Local Security Policy - Deny Access to this computer from the network - REMOVE GUEST
3. Control Panel - Administration Tools - Computer Management(Local)- Local Users and Groups - Users - GUEST Properties - UNTICK 'USER MUST CHANGE PASSWORD AT NEXT LOGON' - TICK 'PASSWORD NEVER EXPIRES' ( also tick 'User cannot change password' not necessary for connection, but better security)
1. Control Panel - User Accounts - TURN ON GUEST ACCOUNT
2. Control Panel - Administration Tools - Local Security Policy - Deny Access to this computer from the network - REMOVE GUEST
3. Control Panel - Administration Tools - Computer Management(Local)- Local Users and Groups - Users - GUEST Properties - UNTICK 'USER MUST CHANGE PASSWORD AT NEXT LOGON' - TICK 'PASSWORD NEVER EXPIRES' ( also tick 'User cannot change password' not necessary for connection, but better security)
Tuesday 05th August 2008 @ 13:38
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