vista client pc on domain cannot access networked attached storage

-keevill- wrote:

> I have a windows 2003 active dir domain and most of the clients pcs are
> winxp. I have now introduced a new vista pc and whilst it can join the
> domain ok and can access most resources, there is an issue with a NAS box
> . I am using windows AD permissions for the NAS and all the XP clients can
> login without any trouble. However, when I login using the Vista pc , a
> login box appears to input the username / password which it does not using
> XP and when I enter the user details, I get login incorrect.
> Is there some setting I need to enable in Vista to allow this login to be
> achieved and hopefully seamless without the login box ?

Most NAS devices run some version of embedded Linux. Earlier versions of
Samba (the protocol that allows traffic between *nix and Windows boxen)
aren't compatible with Vista. Check with the NAS mftr. for updated firmware
and/or any workarounds.

Malke
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Malke;1005616 Wrote:

> -Malke- wrote
>
> Most NAS devices run some version of embedded Linux. Earlier version
> o
> Samba (the protocol that allows traffic between *nix and Windows boxen
> aren't compatible with Vista. Check with the NAS mftr. for update
> firmwar
> and/or any workarounds
>

Well - as true as that is, I had problems connecting to my WD NetCente
from Vista until I found a post somewhere about the NTLMv2.0 problem
Here's how I fixed it (quote from 'CoNetrix | Problem with Vista an
Western Digital NetCenter NAS' (http://tinyurl.com/3kz35o) )

>
> The default local security policy on Windows Vista is set to use NTL
> v2 only. After some off and on troubleshooting I finally discovered thi
> was preventing me from accessing my Western Digital NetCenter NAS. Th
> following procedure changes the policy to allow older Lan Manage
> Protocols if needed:

> > > >

- Run MMC snap-in secpol.ms
- Expand Local Policies -> Security Option
- Find Network security: LAN Manager authentication leve
- Double click and change to “Send LM and NTLM – us

> NTLMv2 session security if negotiated”> >

Be advised that this is not recommended by Msft since it mean
"degrading" Vista's security to that of XP. As long as you're at home i
your private network I can't really see that as a major concern
though.:cool

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>
> Sounds like it's either "NTLMv2.0" or "autotuning"-related . Both
> problems have been dealt wiht several times in this and other forums.
> Use the search function on this site and try suggested actions.
>
>
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>

/good posting. it sorted my problem out !
Thx
-keevill-