>I've had a small network set up here at the house for some time now.  It
>consists of two notebook computers, and a desktop computer, all running
>Windows XP Pro.  Its primary purpose is to share files across the
>network and back up the notebooks to the desktop on the weekly basis.
>Each of the three systems uses a logon password.   The network has been
>running perfectly until recently.
>
>One of the notebooks has suddenly decided to no longer accept password
>input from remote systems.  We've tried resetting the password, to no
>avail.  It works well for the logon, but will not allow remote access to
>the files.  I'm far from a network expert,but I'm willing to try
>anything anyone might suggest, in order to correct this problem.
>
>If I've failed to provide enough information, or I can expand any
>further on this dilemma, please let me know.
>
>Any help anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.
>
>JLOB

> On Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:59:45 -0400, John O'Boyle <john.l.obo***@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I've had a small network set up here at the house for some time now.  It
>> consists of two notebook computers, and a desktop computer, all running
>> Windows XP Pro.  Its primary purpose is to share files across the
>> network and back up the notebooks to the desktop on the weekly basis.
>> Each of the three systems uses a logon password.   The network has been
>> running perfectly until recently.
>>
>> One of the notebooks has suddenly decided to no longer accept password
>> input from remote systems.  We've tried resetting the password, to no
>> avail.  It works well for the logon, but will not allow remote access to
>> the files.  I'm far from a network expert,but I'm willing to try
>> anything anyone might suggest, in order to correct this problem.
>>
>> If I've failed to provide enough information, or I can expand any
>> further on this dilemma, please let me know.
>>
>> Any help anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> JLOB
>
> John,
>
> What has changed recently?  Have you added any security software?  The first
> possibility would be a personal firewall, or other security component.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
>
> What is the complete and exact error message, or problem that you see when the
> computer in question won't "accept password input from remote systems"?
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/look-at-complete-detail-in-error.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/look-at-complete-detail-in-error.html
>
> Be as descriptive as possible.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
>
> With XP Pro, there are several interesting system settings that you should
> check.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help
>
Chuck,

>Chuck wrote:
>> On Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:59:45 -0400, John O'Boyle <john.l.obo***@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've had a small network set up here at the house for some time now.  It
>>> consists of two notebook computers, and a desktop computer, all running
>>> Windows XP Pro.  Its primary purpose is to share files across the
>>> network and back up the notebooks to the desktop on the weekly basis.
>>> Each of the three systems uses a logon password.   The network has been
>>> running perfectly until recently.
>>>
>>> One of the notebooks has suddenly decided to no longer accept password
>>> input from remote systems.  We've tried resetting the password, to no
>>> avail.  It works well for the logon, but will not allow remote access to
>>> the files.  I'm far from a network expert,but I'm willing to try
>>> anything anyone might suggest, in order to correct this problem.
>>>
>>> If I've failed to provide enough information, or I can expand any
>>> further on this dilemma, please let me know.
>>>
>>> Any help anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> JLOB
>>
>> John,
>>
>> What has changed recently?  Have you added any security software?  The first
>> possibility would be a personal firewall, or other security component.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
>>
>> What is the complete and exact error message, or problem that you see when the
>> computer in question won't "accept password input from remote systems"?
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/look-at-complete-detail-in-error.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/look-at-complete-detail-in-error.html
>>
>> Be as descriptive as possible.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
>>
>> With XP Pro, there are several interesting system settings that you should
>> check.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help
>>
>Chuck,
>
>The problem turned out to be me!  When resetting passwords, I was
>spending time resetting the logon password of the computer user and not
>to guest password which was the proper one.
>
>I have, however, discovered a wealth of information on your webpages.
>I'm now tempted to take a look at advanced file sharing.  I have no
>doubt that I will have more questions as I delve into this.
>
>Thank you.
>
>JLOB