R
roninrr2
I don't mind this extra level of protection, IF IT WORKED.
I have a 2-computer network - my main laptop R-LAPTOP) and an older backup laptop (C_LAPTOP). Just giving you the names in case that are needed. The 2 computer are USB connected through a Kensington Docking station.
Through a lot of maneuvering, I got a new newly installed printer on my main computer available and accessible from my 2nd laptop.
I have an APP/Program (TreeSize) on my 2nd computer and I am trying to print a report from it on the 1st computer. The funny (not really) thing is that the networked printer is showing up in my browser and other places, but it is not one of the printers showing up in the TreeSize printer list. However, they do have a network link, through which I can see the new laser printer (Brother HL-xxx) - but when I try to access the printer is asking me for Network Credentials - sometimes for connection to R-LAPTOP or other times for access to the networked printer (the Brother. . .).
Now here is the problem - WHAT IS WINDOWS LOOKING FOR THERE.
I have tried everything - laptop names, \\'s, "\s" with my standard ID and Admin ID and password, email addresses, etc. Once in a while, I get a suggested Example of:
User Name
username@domain
DOMAIN\username
Nothing works. It is IMPOSSIBLE to figure out what Windows is looking for. And then I various Error message popups of User name and password not valid, Do not have correct Credentials, Printer setup is not responding, You do not have the proper credentials to access this printer - and like I said - nothing works - even though i have tired dozens and dozens of combinations.
Also, in the process, I discovered something called the Credential Manager - a really nice looking interface with Web Credentials ad Windows Credentials - But the problem there is that I have no idea what any of the stuff there means or what it is used for.
And yes, there may be a problem in that TreeSize does not offer me access to the networked printer that exists in the System Printers and Devices list - but it does offer access to Network devices AND all of the prompts for Network Credentials are coming from Windows as far as I can tell.
Does anyone know exactly what windows is looking for when asking for Network Credentials while trying to reach my printer on the 1st, main laptop.
ron in shawnee
Continue reading...
I have a 2-computer network - my main laptop R-LAPTOP) and an older backup laptop (C_LAPTOP). Just giving you the names in case that are needed. The 2 computer are USB connected through a Kensington Docking station.
Through a lot of maneuvering, I got a new newly installed printer on my main computer available and accessible from my 2nd laptop.
I have an APP/Program (TreeSize) on my 2nd computer and I am trying to print a report from it on the 1st computer. The funny (not really) thing is that the networked printer is showing up in my browser and other places, but it is not one of the printers showing up in the TreeSize printer list. However, they do have a network link, through which I can see the new laser printer (Brother HL-xxx) - but when I try to access the printer is asking me for Network Credentials - sometimes for connection to R-LAPTOP or other times for access to the networked printer (the Brother. . .).
Now here is the problem - WHAT IS WINDOWS LOOKING FOR THERE.
I have tried everything - laptop names, \\'s, "\s" with my standard ID and Admin ID and password, email addresses, etc. Once in a while, I get a suggested Example of:
User Name
username@domain
DOMAIN\username
Nothing works. It is IMPOSSIBLE to figure out what Windows is looking for. And then I various Error message popups of User name and password not valid, Do not have correct Credentials, Printer setup is not responding, You do not have the proper credentials to access this printer - and like I said - nothing works - even though i have tired dozens and dozens of combinations.
Also, in the process, I discovered something called the Credential Manager - a really nice looking interface with Web Credentials ad Windows Credentials - But the problem there is that I have no idea what any of the stuff there means or what it is used for.
And yes, there may be a problem in that TreeSize does not offer me access to the networked printer that exists in the System Printers and Devices list - but it does offer access to Network devices AND all of the prompts for Network Credentials are coming from Windows as far as I can tell.
Does anyone know exactly what windows is looking for when asking for Network Credentials while trying to reach my printer on the 1st, main laptop.
ron in shawnee
Continue reading...