Annoying issue - Windows 7 NET ID???

WrathOfAchilles

WrathOfAchilles

WrathOfAchilles

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Hi,

I have just connected my HD media player to my network http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-000-AK&groupid=46&catid=1844&subcat=

All seems fine, from workgroup can see the 2 PC's on my network. Can connect to 1 PC fine - this PC has XP. When i try to connect to my main box which has Windows 7 it is asking for NET ID and password. Whats this???? Its not my usual login / password.


Cant see any help via google just people with same issue.

HELP please!!!!!


Achilles
 
I think this is windows 7 group password. Go to "Change Homegroup Settings"
there you will see a option down at the bottom to change the password.
 
deuse said:
I think this is windows 7 group password. Go to "Change Homegroup Settings"
there you will see a option down at the bottom to change the password.
Click to expand...

Na dont think this is it, homegroups are for specifically for windows7 PC's to share with other windoes 7 pc's. My folders are shared on public network. The pc can be seen from my media player but not accessed :(
 
This is going to sound really daft but a similar thing happens to me with my WDTV Live and it's caused if you have anything installed relating to Windows Live.

For example "Windows Live Sign-in Assistant" caused me exactly the same problem where the WDTV Live would suddenly display a box asking me for a username and password. Removing the Sign-In assitant got rid of the box and I was never prompted to login again.

That was until last week when I downloaded Windows Movie Maker via Windows Live. Again the same box appeared on the WDTV Live prompting me to enter a username and password but as soon as I uninstalled Windows Movie Maker from the PC everything was fine again.

I know it sounds ridiculous and you're using a different media streamer but Windows Live components caused me the problem you're describing.
 
Hey,

Yeah some others had issues with live. Mine it turns out is that the Patriot media player dosent support windows 7 properly. There is a workaround though.

First off,it does use the homeshare. So create a new library and add the folders you will want to share. Share this library with everyone.

Follow these instructions from a chap called Syder registered here http://www.patriotmem.com/forums/

Firstly, configure Sharing and Discovery:

1. Navigate to the Network and Sharing Center via the Control Panel
2. Click on the down arrow icons and select ON/OFF as follows:
Network Discovery - ON
File Sharing - ON
Public Folder Sharing - OFF
Printer Sharing - ON
Password Protected Sharing - OFF
Media Sharing - OFF


Next, configure the folder you want to share:

1. Select the folder
2. Right-click and choose 'Share' from the menu
3. From the drop-down box select the Everyone (All users in this list) account, making sure permissions are set to 'Reader'
4. Click the buttons Add, Share and Done.



Here are some further registry 'tweaks' if this doesn't work:

WARNING: This requires editing your PC's registry which, if edited incorrectly, can cause Windows systems to become unstable and unusable. So, follow the instructions below at your own risk. - we are not responsible for any damage caused by following these steps.

1. Navigate to the following location in the registry editor (search regedit in the start button).
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\
2. On the right side, double-click on 'everyoneincludesanonymous' and change the 'Value data' from '0' to '1'
3. Double-click on 'NoLmHash' and change the 'Value data' from '1' to '0'
4. Navigate to the following location in the registry editor:
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManSe rver\Param eters
5. Double-click on 'restrictnullsessaccess' and change the 'Value data' from '1' to '0'
6. Close the registry editor


Finally, restart your PC.


It then works - it logs in successful.


Achilles
 
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