Re: Network Sharing

On 07/12/2005 Peirrepoint wrote:

> > I haven't done any more experimenting but it does seem to me that if
> > people do want to be able to use shared folders on an XP PC on a
> > network then a password is compulsory. Whether or not you use the
> > same name/password on each PC depends on who normally uses it I
> > guess but as in my case it's only me then I'll stick to what I know
> > works.
>
> Currently have 3 XP machines all sharing folders on each machine no
> user/passwd required. As long as you select the right options when
> setting up sharing, theres no need.


Right I'll have another play tomorrow, typing this in bed :-)

What's the security implications of not having a password though, does
it mean that if somebody gets through my router and firewall they have
free access to my files?

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