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Tdcdodger · 05-07-2008, 01:05 PM

I am trying to set up my server 2003 as a file server for my local network. (there is no AD in place)

When browsing to the shares from other computers on the LAN, they are prompted for a username and password. If I input a valid one, then I have no problem browsing the shared resources.

Ideally however, I would like the computers to be able to access these resources WITHOUT entering any username/password. Is there any way to do this with server 2003? (without implementing AD)

05-07-2008, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tdcdodger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Vista Business	Access server 2003 without authentication I am trying to set up my server 2003 as a file server for my local network. (there is no AD in place) When browsing to the shares from other computers on the LAN, they are prompted for a username and password. If I input a valid one, then I have no problem browsing the shared resources. Ideally however, I would like the computers to be able to access these resources WITHOUT entering any username/password. Is there any way to do this with server 2003? (without implementing AD)