Network Sharing asks for Password


  1. spitzerspace
    Posts : 3
    Win XP
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    Network Sharing asks for Password


    Hello,

    I have 3 computers (1 XP, and 2 Windows 7). Win 7 computers can always access network shares on Win XP without a password. However, I can't seem to get this working Win 7 to Win 7. I have searched the internet for an answer, but so far haven't been able to solve it.

    Here's the setup:
    1. "Documents" folder shared on Win 7 computer, configured so that "Everyone" has Read/Write access. Windows Explorer confirms this by stating "Shared with: Everyone, User"
    2. Password Protected Sharing has been disabled in the Network Control Panel.

    Now, I go to the other two computers and attempt to navigate to the share and am prompted for network authentication. How do I disable this completely?

    Thanks!

    Update: I have followed the guide provided by this forum exactly and still no luck.
    Password Protected Sharing - Turn On or Off in Windows 7
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  3. chev65
    Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       New #2

    The link below shows a couple of different ways to fix this problem. Seems to have something to do with the Guest account being active. Also make sure that the time/date settings are in sync.

    Windows 7 prompts for password even though password protected sharing is off | Kent Oyer
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  4. spitzerspace
    Posts : 3
    Win XP
    Thread Starter
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    Well I'm not exactly sure what did it, but sharing now seems to work without a password. I had never enabled the guest account and the settings in Local Policy editor were already set to allow for all users.
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