How to stop PXE asking for password on Altiris eXpress folder

nospam@example.com (Phil Shapcott) — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:47:40 +0000

We had this issue quite some time ago when I first started at new job around 3'ish years ago, Altiris has changed version and even companies in that time; a reference anyways

PXE is asking for a password for the eXpress folder

Problem

PXE is displaying the error...

"Initializing TCP/IP MS DOS TCP/IP 1.0a
The command completed successfully
The password is invalid for \serverexpress
Type the password for \serverexpress"

Cause
Windows Server 2003, when promoted to a domain controller, will require SMB signing, which requires the client to connect using this mechanism. Because DOS does not support SMB signing, the client will fail to connect in a Windows Domain. An "Access Denied" message appears after being prompted for the password when mapping the drive.

Resolution
The only way to have the eXpress share on a Windows 2003 DC from DOS is to not require the Security of SMB signing. However........

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How to stop PXE asking for password on Altiris eXpress folder