3 Vista Computers, 1 with error message 0x80070005

> Don wrote:
>

>> Hello,
>> I am trying to network 3 computers all running Vista.
>> Computer 1 can access the shared files on computer 2 and 3.
>> Computer 2 can access the shared files on computers 1 and 3.
>> Computer 3 can access on computer 2 but not 1.
>>
>> Computer 3 when it opens up computer 1 it can see the shared items (with
>> the pipeline), but when you double click it denies access as folllows:
>>
>> Windoes cannot access\\computer1\c
>> Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with
>> your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click
>> Diagnose.
>>
>> Click See details>
>> error code 0x80070005
>> Access is denied.
>>
>> Click Diagnose>
>> c was available but the user account you are logged on with was denied
>> access.

>
> You probably have forgotten to create matching user accounts/passwords on
> all your computers. See below.
>
> Create matching user accounts and passwords on all machines. You do not
> need
> to be logged into the same account on all machines and the passwords
> assigned to each user account can be different; the accounts/passwords
> just
> need to exist and match on all machines. DO NOT NEGLECT TO CREATE
> PASSWORDS, EVEN IF ONLY SIMPLE ONES. If you wish a machine to boot
> directly
> to the Desktop (into one particular user's account) for convenience, you
> can do this. The instructions at this link work for both XP and Vista:
>
> Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) -
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
>
> Note: You should also not be running as administrator for daily work. This
> is insecure and unnecessary in Vista. Instead:
>
> You absolutely do not want to have only one user account. You particularly
> don't want only one user account with administrative privileges on Vista
> because the built-in Administrator account (normally only used in
> emergencies) is disabled by default. You should create at minimum two user
> accounts: one standard user account that you will use for your daily work
> and two administrative accounts for permissions and emergencies. In your
> case, create the administrative account - call it "Tech" or "CompAdmin" or
> the like - log into it, and change your daily accounts to Standard Users.
>
> If you want to go directly to the Desktop and skip the Welcome Screen with
> the icons of user accounts, review the method at MVP Ramesh's link above.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

>
> "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
> news:%23vFkahjeJHA.3692@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> Don wrote:
>>

>>> Hello,
>>> I am trying to network 3 computers all running Vista.
>>> Computer 1 can access the shared files on computer 2 and 3.
>>> Computer 2 can access the shared files on computers 1 and 3.
>>> Computer 3 can access on computer 2 but not 1.
>>>
>>> Computer 3 when it opens up computer 1 it can see the shared items (with
>>> the pipeline), but when you double click it denies access as folllows:
>>>
>>> Windoes cannot access\\computer1\c
>>> Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with
>>> your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click
>>> Diagnose.
>>>
>>> Click See details>
>>> error code 0x80070005
>>> Access is denied.
>>>
>>> Click Diagnose>
>>> c was available but the user account you are logged on with was denied
>>> access.

>>
>> You probably have forgotten to create matching user accounts/passwords on
>> all your computers. See below.
>>
>> Create matching user accounts and passwords on all machines. You do not
>> need
>> to be logged into the same account on all machines and the passwords
>> assigned to each user account can be different; the accounts/passwords
>> just
>> need to exist and match on all machines. DO NOT NEGLECT TO CREATE
>> PASSWORDS, EVEN IF ONLY SIMPLE ONES. If you wish a machine to boot
>> directly
>> to the Desktop (into one particular user's account) for convenience, you
>> can do this. The instructions at this link work for both XP and Vista:
>>
>> Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) -
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
>>
>> Note: You should also not be running as administrator for daily work.
>> This
>> is insecure and unnecessary in Vista. Instead:
>>
>> You absolutely do not want to have only one user account. You
>> particularly
>> don't want only one user account with administrative privileges on Vista
>> because the built-in Administrator account (normally only used in
>> emergencies) is disabled by default. You should create at minimum two
>> user
>> accounts: one standard user account that you will use for your daily work
>> and two administrative accounts for permissions and emergencies. In your
>> case, create the administrative account - call it "Tech" or "CompAdmin"
>> or
>> the like - log into it, and change your daily accounts to Standard Users.
>>
>> If you want to go directly to the Desktop and skip the Welcome Screen
>> with
>> the icons of user accounts, review the method at MVP Ramesh's link above.
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> MS-MVP
>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

>
> I have set up 3 identical accounts on all machines. ComputerAdmin, Don,
> and Guest.
> It still is not allowing access.
> Any help?
> Thanks,
> Don

> OK, I can access the shared files while logged on as "Don" , but not while
> logged on as ComputerAdmin.
> Help still appreciated.
> Don