To access content on a computer running Windows 2000 Server

1. If the computer running Windows 2000 Server and the computer running Windows Media Services are members of the same workgroup, but do not belong to the same domain, create a new user account and password on the computer running Windows 2000 Server. This user account should not have administrator rights and permissions.
2. Create an identical user account and password on the computer running Windows Media Services. You can create new user accounts by using the Computer Management console. Grant the new user account all of the same permissions and rights as the Network Service account.
3. Configure Windows Media Services to log on using the new account when it starts. You can change the account the Windows Media Services Service uses to log on to the computer during startup through the Windows control panel.

For more information about creating and configuring accounts, passwords, and privileges, see Windows Help and Support.

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