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I have an NT domain 'DOMAIN' and one W2K3 R2 Standard file server. The W2K3

server is not joined to the domain, but belongs to a workgroup 'DOMAIN'. I

have a few XP workstations which also belong to a workgroup 'DOMAIN'. When

attempting to access shares on W2K3 file server shares, they are prompted to

enter their credentials. File shares are shared with everyone full control.

Is there a prevent users from being prompted for their passwords - without

having to join the NT domain?

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Guest Ryan Hanisco
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RE: W2K3 File Share Access

 

In server 2003, Everyone requires authentication -- in 2000, this was not the

case. It is possible to change the handling of the everyone group but it is

very much not recommended. You are better off keeping the authentication to

prevent problems on your network -- remember that viruses thrive on

unauthenticated access.

 

 

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Ryan Hanisco

MCSE, MCTS: SQL 2005, Project+

Chicago, IL

 

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"PCKC" wrote:

> I have an NT domain 'DOMAIN' and one W2K3 R2 Standard file server. The W2K3

> server is not joined to the domain, but belongs to a workgroup 'DOMAIN'. I

> have a few XP workstations which also belong to a workgroup 'DOMAIN'. When

> attempting to access shares on W2K3 file server shares, they are prompted to

> enter their credentials. File shares are shared with everyone full control.

> Is there a prevent users from being prompted for their passwords - without

> having to join the NT domain?


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