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Old 05-11-2007, 08:22 PM   #1
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Windows asks for Linux password--why?


I've got Samba problems.

My Windows machine asks me for a password when I try to connect to the shared folder on my Linux machine. But I don't have a password set up and don't want one. How do I get in without a password? Thanks.
 
Old 05-12-2007, 01:29 AM   #2
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In my smb.conf, I have "security = share" in the global section and then in the section for my share(s), I've got "guest ok = yes" and then I don't need a password when connecting. Also remember you'll have to restart smbd after making the changes.
 
Old 05-12-2007, 08:16 AM   #3
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IMO, on the surface it looks as if you also have PEBKAC induced security problems. Why, pray tell, do you not want a password on your Linux shares?
 
  


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