> > I think that the parameter "user" is what you're looking for: > > man mount; search for the word "user" Thanks for the help, Works but authentication is the prob I have played around with the file but cant work out the syntax for username and password. Anyone have a sample handy, please This is my line in fstab, //196.25.100.120/cdrive /home/chadley/mnt/windoze smbfs noauto,users,rw 0 0 Chad