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vista+network access

sixtysix · 2007-09-05 19:51:19

i am trying to access a vista pc on my netwok and though i can see it, the vista pc is seeking a password to access it. however there is no password on that pc. anyone any suggestions to get around this.

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05-09-2007 8:51pm

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sixtysix

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i am trying to access a vista pc on my netwok and though i can see it, the vista pc is seeking a password to access it. however there is no password on that pc.
anyone any suggestions to get around this.

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#2 06-09-2007 5:38am
ffocused

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you enter your username from the vista pc and it may work with a blank password. I had the same issue but i put a password on the vista pc. never tried it without one.

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#3 06-09-2007 2:18pm
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Try turning off password-protected sharing in the Network and Sharing Centre.

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