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help with network pasword please

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  • Jivesinger
    Jivesinger Posts: 1,221 Forumite
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    I don't have Vista so have never tried this... but you almost certainly do have a Username on the computer. It should be shown at the top of the Start Menu for instance.

    So what happens if you enter the Username, and then leave the password blank before you press Enter?
  • greenery
    greenery Posts: 1,007 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Jivesinger wrote: »
    I don't have Vista so have never tried this... but you almost certainly do have a Username on the computer. It should be shown at the top of the Start Menu for instance.

    So what happens if you enter the Username, and then leave the password blank before you press Enter?

    Thanks, I am getting somewhere now.
    I can now access the pc from the laptop, but cant see any files.
    My head is spinning now so I will leave file sharing, if it is possible, 'till tomorrow!
  • Gyro
    Gyro Posts: 114 Forumite
    As I mentioned previously - you must enable the share on folders/files before the other machine can see them.
    You can lose a loose goose.
    You cannot loose a lose goose.
    Get it? Now use it before you lose it.
    or - Try     using it - not losing it. ;)
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,947 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    having a user account password has never been compulsory on windows installs...and they can be a right PITA when you're repairing them.
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
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