Windows 7: Windows 7 network password issue

WayCon · 06 Nov 2009

Hello,

When, in Windows 7, I try to access another computer on my tiny network from left side of the 'Computer' screen, I am asked for a password. I haven't assigned any password--my little network (through a router) doesn't need password security. How do I get rid of all this request for passwords that I never had on other computers with other OSs?

I thank you for your time.

rsvr85 · 06 Nov 2009

The required password will be the password used to login to the machine you are trying to access.

WayCon · 06 Nov 2009

Thank you, rsvr85, for answering so quickly.

I'm not logged onto either of the computers as anyone. In particular I'm not logged onto the computer using Windows 7 which is denying access to the other computer. Is the a default log-on name and pass code? Is there anyway to eliminate passwords within my network?

Thank you, again.

WayCon

rsvr85 · 06 Nov 2009

You can try turning off Password protected sharing?

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WayCon · 06 Nov 2009

Thank you, rsvr85, for getting back, again.

I tried what you suggested, but that didn't change things. I do have the new computer icon on my other computers My Network Places, but when I click on it, I still get the message:

xxx is not accessible

Access is denied.

Any other ideas?

Sincerely,

WayCon

WayCon · 06 Nov 2009

Now I have another problem. As I tried to walk through the steps about Password sharing, I saw the password for homegroups, and recorded it. When I reboot, I'm entirely locked out of my computer. The password doesn't seem to work. (I know the password is case sensitive.)

Windows 7 doesn't seem to be at all user friendly.

DocBrown · 06 Nov 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by WayCon

Now I have another problem. As I tried to walk through the steps about Password sharing, I saw the password for homegroups, and recorded it. When I reboot, I'm entirely locked out of my computer. The password doesn't seem to work.

Windows 7 doesn't seem to be at all user friendly.

Windows 7 Homegroups does not seem to work very well for a lot of users. Usually only works between Windows 7 computers on a network.

I like using a business type workgroup even for a small home network.

Not sure how you locked yourself out. Try booting into Safe Mode to see if you get an administrator acct that you can log into.

WayCon · 06 Nov 2009

Thank you, DocBrown,

You absolutely got me out of this problem. Now, I can go back to my other struggles with this very unfriendly OS.

Thank you, thank you,

Sincerely,

WayCon

DocBrown · 07 Nov 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by WayCon

Thank you, DocBrown,

You absolutely got me out of this problem. Now, I can go back to my other struggles with this very unfriendly OS.

Thank you, thank you,

Sincerely,

WayCon

We are working hard analizing the problems. Glad I could help

WayCon · 07 Nov 2009

Here is my current status:

When I'm on my Windows 7 computer, logged in as administrator, I can map to and read/write to the other computer. When I switch to a user on the Windows 7 computer and try to Map Network Drive, I'm asked to Enter Network Password. I don't have one.

When I try to see my Windows 7 computer (where I'm logged in either as adminstrator or user), I am told on my other computer in My Network Places, "Login Failure: user account retriction."

I have no need for security between my computers (which are side by side). How do I take eliminate all these passwords, etc.?

Thank you.

WayCon

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