Win 2K to Win 7 can't connect

I am unsuccessful in connecting my Win 2k pro system to my Win 7 system through my home network.

The W2K sees the W7 machine, but when I try to connect it to any shared files/folders/drives, on the W7 system, I get the failure: you don't have sufficient rights.

On the other hand, the W7 system sees the W2K and can connect and push/pull anything, including accessing drives, on the W2K system that is shared.

Both machines are set to the same workgroup. I am using the admin account on both machines.

W2K sees W7, but W7 won't let it connect.

thoughts?

Thanks,
Bob

Hi stars1234! Welcome to SF

I found someone with almost the identical problem....it has been solved like this:

Try to run "gpedit.msc" on Win7 and change the following policy:

[Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LAN Manager authentication level]

Change it to "send LM & NTLM responses".

Configure "Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users" to Enabled.

I just realize you have W7 Home Premium...so gpedit.msc might not be available to you.
In that case you can try this:

regedit.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\LmCompatibilityLevel
change the value from 3 to 1

-DG

Thanks! DG

I'm printing your instructions right now.

I'm used to working with servers or at least "pro" versions of windows or linux. So this "home edition" of Win7 seems really lacking in what I can do with rights.

I even tried given full rights to "everyone" & "guest." You'd think that'd do it since all the computers are on the same network--but no--so what good is "everyone" and a "guest" account? I suppose it's just for show or no-show for that matter. Or as MS would say, it's a "feature."

Thanks again & thanks for the welcome.

Bob

You're very welcome, Bob. I hear you...coming from Vista Home Premium and all.
Coming from the *nix world myself where root is root and not almost root
Let us know how it worked out for you.

-DG