chamlin
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Just set up a workgroup for my desktop (my pc), laptop (wife's pc), and two external backup drives. Did some additional drive mapping for access ease.
Everything is shared in both directions and functioning properly.
ISSUE: The passwords were set up the same on both computers, and now I realize I need to change the passwords and want them to be identical as they are now. When I tried to change it, the network shares didn't connect properly.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the proper procedure to change the passwords but not lose the existing network connectivity?
2. Can I set this up so that there are no passwords at all? (Ideal)
3. And if not, what is the shortest length password that will work?
Thanks,
Chamlin
Everything is shared in both directions and functioning properly.
ISSUE: The passwords were set up the same on both computers, and now I realize I need to change the passwords and want them to be identical as they are now. When I tried to change it, the network shares didn't connect properly.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the proper procedure to change the passwords but not lose the existing network connectivity?
2. Can I set this up so that there are no passwords at all? (Ideal)
3. And if not, what is the shortest length password that will work?
Thanks,
Chamlin
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Build
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz Quad-Core 84w CPU
- Motherboard
- ASUS Z87 Deluxe 1150 Intel Z87 Motherboard
- Memory
- 16GB (2 x 8GB) Kingston DDR3 1600
- Graphics Card(s)
- FANLESS ASUS Radeon HD 6450 1GB
- Hard Drives
- c: SSD Intel 520 Series 180GB SATA III (for OS/programs)
e: WD 2TB Green (general data)
f: WD 600 GB Velociraptor (audio recording data)
g: WD 150 GB Velociraptor (open)
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- Emsisoft Internet Security (AV/Firewall)
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- Firefox