samba problems

[Derek Broughton]

Paul wrote:

> On Monday 04 August 2008 7:25:48 Karl Auer wrote:

>> Yes. What happens when you try "Connect as other user"? I'm wondering if
>> the username on the Windows box matches the username on the Unix box,
>> but the password doesn't, and Windows is automatically sending the wrong
>> password. Just a guess, though.
>>
> 
> I can't find "Connect as other user" on XP.  

When you map a network drive, it's an option

> However, I'm certain that the 
> username and password is the same on both machines (caps too).

Are you certain you're certain?  It's probably not what you think it is. 
Try using smbpasswd to set the Linux Samba password to the same password
you use on Windows.  
-- 
derek