We have a Windows 2000 Server sharing files. From my new 7 Pro computer I get an error loging on which says "Logon Failure: unknown username or bad password". The password and username are correct (same ones been on the W2K server for years and using for years). I tried several other usernames and passwords with the same results. They still work from my XP boxes. Could it be that the machine name is messing up W2K - ie Win 7 may be using: "COMP1\User1" as the usernames instead of just "User1". I need a workaround or fix. Any Ideas?Thanks

Be explicit, try logging on as domain\user1 with the password, do not just type user1 as the user nameBrian

We do not have a domain, just a workgroup called workgroup.Thanks

You need to create User1 with the same password on the Windows 7 system.-= F1 is the Key =-

Hi, Try to run "gpedit.msc" on Win7 and change the following policy: [Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LAN Manager authentication level] Change it to "send LM & NTLM responses". Configure "Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users" to Enabled. Try to test. Thanks. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Mervyn, You Rock. That worked perfectly.Thanks

could you please explain the reason, why is it necessary to change the "Everyone permissions", especiallyon the W 7 client workstaition?thank you.ondrej.

FYI: Anonymous user cannot access a shared folder http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755781(WS.10).aspx Thanks. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

yes, that I understand, but I would rather accepted it being configured on the SERVER side, not the client's which is actually trying to connect. At his part, he is normally authenticated. According to my understanding, this change made on the client workstation could be necessary if the 2k machine was trying to access the files shared on the 7 workstation, coulnt' be?ondrej.

Mervyn, I sure wish I had run across this a week ago!!! Great work around. I was unable to log into my linux mail server until I tried this. Thank you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'd tried to get an answer to this over at Social Answers Microsoft months ago. Ran into the issue again today. This worked like a charm.

Hi,Try to run "gpedit.msc" on Win7 and change the following policy: [Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LAN Manager authentication level]Change it to "send LM & NTLM responses".Configure "Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users" to Enabled. Try to test. Thanks. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. Ah, yes, but what if you own the "Home" version of W7 and have no "gpedit.msc?" There has to be a solution. Help?

Hi.... It's work thanks to Mervyn :)

Hi, Try to run "gpedit.msc" on Win7 and change the following policy: [Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LAN Manager authentication level] Change it to "send LM & NTLM responses". Configure "Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users" to Enabled. Try to test. Thanks. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. Ah, yes, but what if you own the "Home" version of W7 and have no "gpedit.msc?" There has to be a solution. Help? I also have the Home version of W7 and don't have gpedit.msc... any help on how to do this?

Thank you - worked great - are there any security issues that making this change may create?