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How to disable/setup same name and same password authentication between two windows PCs on the same network? [duplicate]

So I set up a simple network with Two computers. Both on the same Work group. I Created a LOCAL user 'A' with pasword 'A' in Computer 1. And then I created an identical named LOCAL user 'A' with ...
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Trouble mapping network drive in one location, but is successful in another

This is kind of a weird problem, that usually Googling has been unable to solve. Setup is such: Pogoplug (archlinux with samba share) at location A -> windows 7 machine at location B (successful ...
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Windows XP:How to anonymously share a printer?

I have a 32bit computer running XP pro that has a HP-Laserjet5 attached via lpt. As I have the German version I'm not sure how those GPOs translate exactly, but I guess you'll know which I mean. My ...
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Create local network with Virtual Machine on remote Hyper-V Server

I try to describe situation as well as I can. I have a dedicated server on http://www.hetzner.de/ I've installed there Windows Server 2012 set up Hyper-V role created new virtual machine with ...
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Users can't logo onto diferent computers on a server but can access only the first one they ever used

At Work we have a network setup using Windows 2008 Server R2 Standard. We have approximately 100 users. We have also setup a domain to which all computers are connected. The issue is that when members ...
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How to login on my corporate network using a personal device

In my company we're under a domain name, everytime you boot windows you have to login. Therefore when you try to get the Ethernet and connect it to a personal device, you can't. We don't have wifi ...
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How can I force Windows 7 to always select “Work Network” when connecting to a new network?

We are deploying computers offsite to several sites in small workgroup (i.e. non-domain) environments. The computers have a single network card and no loopback adapter. The problem is that when we ...
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How can I share a windows 7 directory with a specific network card?

I have trusted computer that is connected with my laptop through the ethernet card. I want to share a directory with the said computer without setting up passwords(The network is physically isolated), ...
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Windows Network Connectivity Problems After Logging In

I have a frustrating network connectivity issue on my work machine. It's not a crippling problem, but it's driving me bananas, and I would love some advice on how to diagnose the issue. Whenever I ...
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How can I get IP Name Resolution working between XP boxes on LAN?

Before I added an Ooma phone to my home network, I could get to other machines on my network by typing "\dadscomputer\dadsfolder", for instance, if that folder was shared. Now, if I want to do the ...
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Set Hosted Network in Windows 8

When we Plug any wifi adapter in windows 7 machine ,windows 7 immediately creates one virtual adapter(i.e. Hosted Network) in Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections window.(When we ...
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How do I prevent connection resets upon pulling the ethernet cable?

In Windows, when you pull out (trip over it) a network cable, then the connections get reset. If you do the same on a Linux box or if you put a switch between PC and router and then pull the cable ...
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is socket api used to establish internet connection in Windows?

is socket api used to establish internet connectivity, e.g. when my machine connects to ethernet or wifi lan? Or are sockets used only at the higher level by applications and Windows components for ...
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Mapping Western Digital My book World Edition whitelight

I have a WD Worldbook Whitelight, behind a DDNS configured router, with 443 and 22 ports forwarded. Share folders on Worldbook are protected with username and password. While I can access my ...
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Windows home network printer works locally, but not on network

I have a USB printer here that is connected to a Windows XP machine (the host). This printer is shared and used by two Windows 7 machines, and one Ubuntu machine. This setup has worked until today. ...
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No Internet connection on Windows 7 PC

I cannot connect to the internet on my year old PC. Two reps from AT&T have come to my home to help, but could not figure out the problem. The first rep could not figure it out. The second rep ...
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Windows Vista Network Folder and File Sharing

I would like to know how to allow a user/username from a different computer (sample: \home-pc\Owner) to have viewing permissions and someone else (sample \home-pc\Guest) to have full accsess to the ...
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Can't see computers in workgroup, but pinging works

I have a problem with configuration my home network. I using Windows 7, Windows XP and Dlink DIR-300 for create home network. I ping all of my computer and ping works, but I don't see computer in ...
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Windows domain computer “roaming”

So lets say i was setting up a network for a home situation in which 15+ people lived. the residents of the home could not afford to buy 15 computer so they bought ~8 or so laptops to be shared. if ...
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The Registry Key For 'Notify Me When (adapter) Has Limited Or No Connectivity

I'm trying to script some configuration parameters for network adapters and would like to enable the 'Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity' option. (On the connection ...
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VirtualBox reinstalling & updating has left me with Too Many Network Adapters. How Do i remove them?

I have too many network adapters. I have had to reinstall, repair VirtualBox a few times, and I have three NICs in my laptop. I definitely don't need to have 14 bridged networking drivers though, and ...
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we can able connect more than a single modem (same modems) in a windows xp system?

I had one doubt. I want to connect the 2 (2 or more) modems (same modems) in a windows xp laptop. Through the modems i want to use network at a same time. Please send the details it is possible or ...
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Share files from specific folders to computers on the local network [closed]

I've got a mostly Windows-based local network and I would like the files in particular folders of one of the computers on the network to be available to any other computer on that network. Some of the ...
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Do I need to set up a HomeGroup, a Workgroup or Domain?

I have 6 PCs. All 6 PCs have Windows 7 Ultimate OS Installed. I want to create a Network and have control on all systems. It should be 1+5. i.e. One should be the Main system. The rest of the 5 PCs ...
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Which File contains the local Static IP Address in Windows XP

The Operating system of a Windows XP machine has crashed. I want to know its Static IPv4 Address, to reconfigure the system after using the Repair Operating System option. How can I retrieve my old ...
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Is there a way to force/manage file locking in windows?

I have a 2 Windows machines networked and I am having trouble with simultaneous access to files. I would like only one user to be able to open a file at a time, which I thought was automatic, using ...
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What would “http://crl.microsoft.com/pki/crl/products/CSPCA.crl” be used for?

I have seen this on the network report from 2 high school students that were playing "unautherized" games. It displays a certificate revocation list... how would that help them?
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Shared subfolder not accessible over network unless parent folder is also Shared

I've got a Media folder with a Music subfolder: Server\Media\Music If I share Music, it's not accessible over the network ( via \server\media\music ) If I also Share Media, then Music is accessible. ...
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Map drive over VPN (cmd works fine on regular network)

I need to map a network drive over VPN. Very simple host network: no Microsoft server, no AD. Just one router and a NAS appliance (simple Linux file server). When at the office, I can map a drive ...
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Changing IP Address of ZTE CDMA 1x USB modem

My Reliance Netconnect ZTE CDMA 1x USB modem has a static IP address. I want to change it, but through ipconfig it's not getting changed. How can I change it, then?
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Windows shared folders through VPN and Ubuntu

I use Ubuntu and i need to access to the Windows shared folders of a remote LAN network through VPN. I connect successfully to the VPN through a DDNS service (no-ip.org) but i can't see the folders in ...
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Internet connection sharing over WIFI without modifying LAN adapter IP address

I have an Android phone (non-rooted Sony Ericsson ST15i) that I'd like to connect to the internet via my laptop's wired Ethernet connection (linked to my university network, that uses an ...
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802.11N Windows XP Clients Unable to See Each Other

I am attempting to update my wireless network from 802.11g to 802.11n. When connected to the 'G' access point, the client laptops (there are 7 running Windows XP) are able to connect and browse the ...
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Should I redefine the VMWare virtual NIC's as endpoint devices to bypass Windows Firewall?

I have VMWare Workstation 8 on Windows 7. I am an applications developer and I need to start developing and testing an integration between enterprise systems. I want to run two virtual machines, one ...
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can I prevent internet connectivity in my machine by corrupting some Windows networking api dll? [closed]

I am interested in ways to achieve bulletproof reversible disabling of internet connection. E.g. I figure that if I just run "ipconfig /release" the smart trojan could reenable connection by doing the ...
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if I run “ipconfig /release” can a program on my machine still get a connection from the network?

after "ipconfig /release" I myself am unable to initiate connection to a remote ip, such as using the browser. But can an attacker across the network initiate connection to my ip?
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Diagnosing network stack problems on XP

I'm getting intermittent problems apparently with my TCP/IP stack. The wifi adapter either fails to connect to the router (despite excellent signal strength, and no problems from other devices), or ...
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create a private network with router

I would like to create a private network off of my work production network. I'm going to be testing some software on this network, and I can't have any traffic from the test boxes interfering with ...
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Network connection dies after 10 seconds

My Windows XP machine does not work properly anymore. Since the system got shutdown by either a power outage, or some updates have applied and the PC is restarted the network connection is showing ...
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Windows XP Pro 'Connect to' logon box greyed out with Guest

Have a machine i've just nuked and paved to be used in a public enviroment, yet still connected to a Workgroup. Would like it to prompt for a logon when accessing any of the network shares as ...
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Use computer as a virtual wired router

My dad's wireless router is on the opposite end of the room than the TV and I brought over my xbox 360 to play this weekend. However, I lack the will to purchase an overpriced wireless adapter and I ...
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How to mount local folder as network location (Windows 7)

Under Windows 7, I'm trying to find a way to mount a local folder (e.g. C:\test_directory) as a top-level Windows network location (e.g. \\test_directory). The folder doesn't even have to be actually ...
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Linksys Router Configuration Problem

Hello and thanks for reading, I have been struggling for MONTHS to configure a network in my new home and am hoping you can help. For some reason, the wireless signal does not carry well in my house ...
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TP-LINK TL-R460, pppoe issue. Internet doesn't work for one computer in my network

First of all, my router info: Firmware Version: 3.5.1 Build 070321 Rel.50877na Hardware Version: R460v3 1001225B I have this router with which I want to split a pppoe connection for 3 computers. I ...
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Can I create a common domain user and associate it with other domain users?

I need a common domain user that can be used by multiple people. These people have their own domain user accounts. They should be able to login to a machine using the common domain user account, but ...
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How to create a user group for network resource access?

Ours is a windows network. There are some systems with Windows 7 and some with Windows XP. Mine is a Windows 7 system. I would like to create a user group so that I can grant it permission to access ...
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How to open a telnet/ssh session in browsers on Windows 7?

I am creating a webpage which contains a lot of links to various devices and IP addresses. The requirement is such that when you click on any of the links in the webpage, it should open a telnet/ssh ...
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Windows 7 “Set Network Location”: global or per interface?

Whenever I plug in my wireless modem on Windows 7, I get the following dialog: It's not entirely clear to me whether the option "Treat all future networks that I connect to as public, and don't ask ...
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Unable to connect to just one wireless network(rest all works fine)

Off-late I am stuck with an weird wireless connectivity issue in my laptop. I am able to connect to wireless networks in all other places other than one specific place. Precisely, I am able to ...
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setup a home server

I have a desktop computer running Windows XP and a laptop on Windows 7. I am also sharing my internet connection between the two by means of a wireless router. This wireless router is connected to the ...

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