Hi All of a sudden this tool starts is troubles. This is what happens. On the file server open the tool and select preferences and then security. If you set the option to "user" click OK then add a user and click OK. Now you go to the workstation and browse the network. No server to be found? OK so I type in smb:///chadlin and press enter. It comes up but keep asking for the username and password over and over again. Then I finally get to see all the files and guess what it seems to be working. I then try to copy and paste file from the server to the home dir on the wkstation but it asks for the username twice and the does nothing. I tried to reboot the server (foolish I know) but still the prob persists. Is there something that is forcing the share made on samba. I have looked through the smb.conf file but cant find where to set the security. can anyone help me please -- Chadley - Linux Rocks Welcome to my world. ****************************************************************** This mail is free for distribution. You are free to - delete it - resend it - use it in anyway that makes you happy. I am not responsible for it or its content due to ignorance. Enjoy the adventures of Linux *******************************************************************