MBP asking for server password??

KANNIS · 9th July 2012, 7:25 PM

I just shared a drive in my main pc which is running Win7 Pro 64bit so I can connect to it via the Macbook Pro. Anyway I went into GO/CONNECT TO SERVER/ I wrote the server details in and it comes up with;

Enter your name and password for the server "htpc"
Connect as Guest
Registered User

Name:
Password:
[] Remember this password in my key chain

Cancel / Connect.

The problem is I don't have a password for this server. I tried my MBP log in password and details that didn't work. I can't find anything on google.

What can I do to connect to the shared drive on the main pc?

Rezin · 9th July 2012, 7:29 PM

Enter the username/password that you log in to the 7 box with.

KANNIS · 9th July 2012, 7:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rezin

Enter the username/password that you log in to the 7 box with.

That's the thing, I didn't set any username or password cause I don't want a log in screen when using the win pc.

Rezin · 9th July 2012, 7:36 PM

Pretty sure that 7 requires a password to be set against the account before network shares can be used. Even with a password, you can still have 7 login automatically when you turn it on.

Edit: And the username is setup when you install 7 (or when you first turn it on, if it's from Dell or wherever).

KANNIS · 9th July 2012, 7:43 PM

I know I had to enter a username I got that part but I never entered a password and even if I did I tried all passwords I use and the macbook won't let me log on.

I just got this;

Access to your account on the server htpc has been denied.

On my last mbp all I did was 1 click and it connected, this one is so annoying.

damo13579 · 9th July 2012, 8:37 PM

how are the permissions set on the folder you are trying to access? if it is set to allow everyone then you should just be able to connect as guest.

KANNIS · 9th July 2012, 8:43 PM

I have allowed all the permissions and turned off network sharing passwords within network and sharing centre in win 7. MBP still asks me for the server password....

RyoSaeba · 9th July 2012, 8:51 PM

Create a user and give it a password. Then grant that user Admin role.

KANNIS · 9th July 2012, 9:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyoSaeba

Create a user and give it a password. Then grant that user Admin role.

This worked but now I have a password page when loading win7 up which I don't want...

bugayev · 9th July 2012, 9:59 PM

Have you tried entering no password and just the username?

The way that filesharing works in this situation is that the Mac tries to log in with your MBP user's credentials, it fails, so it asks for ones that the Windows computer knows about. The mac says "hey, I'm KANNIS and here is my password, can I look at the shares please?" and then the Windows PC lets it see them.

You must have a username on your Windows computer, even if the account has no password - just use that and see how you go. You can also allow autologin which means that you bypass the login screen but your account still has a password.

It's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.

Brooa · 9th July 2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KANNIS

This worked but now I have a password page when loading win7 up which I don't want...

open run (winkey + r) and type in control userpasswords2 that will open a dialogue box and just untick where it says users must enter a username and password to use this computer, click on then enter the details of your main user. problem solver

KANNIS · 10th July 2012, 9:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugayev

Have you tried entering no password and just the username?

The way that filesharing works in this situation is that the Mac tries to log in with your MBP user's credentials, it fails, so it asks for ones that the Windows computer knows about. The mac says "hey, I'm KANNIS and here is my password, can I look at the shares please?" and then the Windows PC lets it see them.

You must have a username on your Windows computer, even if the account has no password - just use that and see how you go. You can also allow autologin which means that you bypass the login screen but your account still has a password.

It's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.

Yeah tried all of that it the MBP just wants a password no matter what.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooa

open run (winkey + r) and type in control userpasswords2 that will open a dialogue box and just untick where it says users must enter a username and password to use this computer, click on then enter the details of your main user. problem solver

Cool will do this tonight. I just tried it at work and it looks like it will solve the problem I am having...

Thanks for the help gents.

9th July 2012, 7:25 PM	#1
KANNIS Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,051	MBP asking for server password?? I just shared a drive in my main pc which is running Win7 Pro 64bit so I can connect to it via the Macbook Pro. Anyway I went into GO/CONNECT TO SERVER/ I wrote the server details in and it comes up with; Enter your name and password for the server "htpc" Connect as Guest Registered User Name: Password: [] Remember this password in my key chain Cancel / Connect. The problem is I don't have a password for this server. I tried my MBP log in password and details that didn't work. I can't find anything on google. What can I do to connect to the shared drive on the main pc? __________________ \|-O-\| (-O-) \|-O-\| "STAY IN ATTACK FORMATION" OCAU Fishing Club Member #1 Last edited by KANNIS; 10th July 2012 at 7:50 AM.

9th July 2012, 7:43 PM	#5
KANNIS Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,051	I know I had to enter a username I got that part but I never entered a password and even if I did I tried all passwords I use and the macbook won't let me log on. I just got this; Access to your account on the server htpc has been denied. On my last mbp all I did was 1 click and it connected, this one is so annoying. __________________ \|-O-\| (-O-) \|-O-\| "STAY IN ATTACK FORMATION" OCAU Fishing Club Member #1

9th July 2012, 8:37 PM	#6
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9th July 2012, 8:43 PM	#7
KANNIS Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,051	I have allowed all the permissions and turned off network sharing passwords within network and sharing centre in win 7. MBP still asks me for the server password.... __________________ \|-O-\| (-O-) \|-O-\| "STAY IN ATTACK FORMATION" OCAU Fishing Club Member #1

9th July 2012, 9:59 PM	#10
bugayev Whammy! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,954	Have you tried entering no password and just the username? The way that filesharing works in this situation is that the Mac tries to log in with your MBP user's credentials, it fails, so it asks for ones that the Windows computer knows about. The mac says "hey, I'm KANNIS and here is my password, can I look at the shares please?" and then the Windows PC lets it see them. You must have a username on your Windows computer, even if the account has no password - just use that and see how you go. You can also allow autologin which means that you bypass the login screen but your account still has a password. It's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. __________________ Administrator: Apple Desktop Hardware/Software, Graphics and Programming, Digital Art, iOS Devices, For Sale (PC and Non-PC), Price Check and What/Where Should I Buy? mercury: 11" Macbook Air, i5, 4Gb RAM, 128Gb SSD lunchbox: Mac mini, i5 Dual Core, 4Gb RAM, 500Gb HDD

9th July 2012, 7:29 PM	#2
Rezin Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,055	Enter the username/password that you log in to the 7 box with.

9th July 2012, 7:36 PM	#4
Rezin Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,055	Pretty sure that 7 requires a password to be set against the account before network shares can be used. Even with a password, you can still have 7 login automatically when you turn it on. Edit: And the username is setup when you install 7 (or when you first turn it on, if it's from Dell or wherever).

9th July 2012, 8:51 PM	#8
RyoSaeba Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 6,985	Create a user and give it a password. Then grant that user Admin role.