\\computername is not accessible

[juding]

hi guys! just wanna ask the best thing to do if "\\computername is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource....." error appears when I try to open for example computer1 shared files through the run command of computer2? Also how can I configure my network so that when someone tries to access a computer, it will ask first for a username and password? :confused:

[bassman]

As for the "might not have permission" problem, be sure to set your firewall on each comp so that it allows the IP of the desired comps.
I will have to try to remember :rolleyes: how to do the "Username and Password" for each access.
What OS's are we using here? That will make a difference.

[Ghost_Hacker]

hi Also how can I configure my network so that when someone tries to access a computer, it will ask first for a username and password? :confused:

When creating your shares delete the default "everyone" group and assign your rights to your users. This will force authenication when the share is accessed over the LAN. (I assume here that you are not using a 9X version of Windows)

Users will need an account on the computer that host the shares and I would recommend that the userid/password be the same as the one they use to login to their computer with. ( in this case you won't get a password box if they have already logged into the network or thier computer but don't worry authenication will still take place. If they have not logged into their computer/network or if their userid/password combo is different ***warning this last one can be tricky which is why i recommend they be the same*** :) then they will get a password box before accessing the share.)


hi guys! just wanna ask the best thing to do if "\\computername is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource....."

The first place to look is at the network properties for that computer and make sure "netbios over tcp/ip" is enabled for the LAN connection.

Here's an old post of mine that might be of help to you if you need to troubleshoot it a little deeper:
http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7533&highlight=netbios

Some bits of info in that post might be helpful also don't forget the command

\\ipaddress as a replacement for \\computername in the "run" window

Good Luck :)

[juding]

Thanks to all! You've been of great help.... I'm using windows xp sp2. Is there an application or software that is for network administration and system administration?

[malcore]

In XP (either Home or Professional) there are the Administration Tools found at : Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools (if using category view) or Control Panel > Administrative Tools (if using Classic view).

Also for XP Pro only, there is the gpedit tool, found by going to Start > Run and typing in the run box : gpedit.msc . Because XP Home cannot join a domain, this tool is not available.

Also in XP Pro (if using NTFS as a file system), there is the Security tab, found by right clicking any file or folder and selecting the said tab.

Again, this is not available on XP Home, but can be added as per this link : http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_home_sectab.htm

Hope this helps. :)