[Dedcert]

I had seemingly lost my connection from my PC (wired connection to router), to my Laptop (wireless con) and ,being the bright spark that I am I decided to disable the enable the network adapter. So far so good - but when I tried to reconnect I found I needed A Username/password which I have long forgotten/taken no note of/nothing. How do I go about sorting out this mess I have landed myself in - and if replying, please remember you're talking to a 56yr old technophobe who needs STEP BY STEP, one syllable instructions - well nearly !! Does anyone have the time to help an idiotic old codger?? I'm inserting a picture of the window in questio in case I haven't explained myself well enough.





Hope one of these is right

[JohnWill]

The name/password it's looking for here would be the user name and password used to login to the on the other machine. I'm assuming this is a prompt when you try to connect to share files, right?

You really need to describe the whole environment to get the best assistance.

[Dedcert]

I'm sorry but I really can't think of any different info that would help. I right clicked the network adapter and disabled it. I then opened the NETWORK window,picture follows --
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8u8qdanbd34/Ss...0/Capture2.JPG
The next window I get,as explained before is as picture --
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8u8qdanbd34/Ss...28/Capture.JPG
You are probably correct in your assumption the the computer(PC) "ALAN-PC" is trying to connect to the laptop "USER-PC" for which it needs a Username and Password. Sadly, these are what I cannot remember or figure out what they might be. Like I said ,I'm no whizz, I just need some friendly help!

[JohnWill]

Well, my guess was correct, now we need some information.

What's the version and patch level of Windows on each machine. Also, are these the "home" versions or pro/business editions of Windows. Be specific.

[Dedcert]

Both machines are running Vista Home Premium SP2.

[catlover2]

you might just want to reset your router!

[Dedcert]

HI to all who at least made the effort to help, but , by some miracle i've managed to start sharing the files I needed to get access to. I may have done it in a less than ideal way but I doubt it will cause me any grief. As the only people with access to both the PC and Laptop are myself and my wife and my Home network is secure, I simply turned off "PASSWORD PROTECTED SHARING" - et voila - job (nearly ) done. All I've had to do is highlight any files I need to share and then click "SHARE". So there we are, possibly a roundabout method but it will do for now . THANKS AGAIN TO ALL !!