Windows XP prerequisites

About this task

Windows® XP systems must have Simple File Sharing disabled. Simple File Sharing forces all logons to authenticate as guest, but a guest logon does not have the authorizations necessary for the remote installation utility to function. To disable Simple File Sharing, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Using Windows Explorer click Tools > Folder Options.
  2. Select the View tab.
  3. Scroll through the list of settings until you find Use Simple File Sharing.
  4. Remove the check mark next to Use Simple File Sharing, click Apply and OK.

Results

Windows XP includes a built-in firewall that is called the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). By default, ICF is disabled on Windows XP systems. Windows XP Service Pack 2 comes with the Windows Firewall on by default. If either firewall is enabled on a Windows XP or Vista target, it blocks attempted accesses by the remote installation utility. On XP Service Pack 2, select File and Printer Sharing in the Exceptions tab of the Windows Firewall configuration to allow access.