Windows 2000/2003 Domain restrictions

On a Windows 2000/2003 network (Domain). The server is accessible to the workstation thru network neighbourhood or UNC. But when i try to access the same workstation from the server, it gives error msg.. Network Path was not found. Though the shared folders have been given permissions for <EVERYONE> to access. and same with security. The UNC path of this workstation is accessible from the same workstation. Cant get ahead of this issue

 

check ur WinXP firewall settings.... try to disable it to see if it works.

 

thanks man, checked it but no go. also set the permissions right on the workstation for Everyone. still no go. Access denied or Network Path was not found.

 

Have you tried LSS>Local Policies > User Rights Assignment >Access this computer from the network

 

Personally, I am not a fan of using the "Everyone" group. It has problems akin to using a blank entry for your password. It is both insecure and a setting that tends to be forgotten by the system.

In my experience it is always best to specify who you want to give permissions. Even if that is a very wide group like "Domain Users ".

Next thing I would suggest you look at is how the XP system user is logged on. Are they logged onto the domain/AD? If they are logged on locally (that is logged on to XP computer) the server may see that as a different domain and hide it from explorer. If this is the problem, try logging on as a domain user and try again.