This is a WAG: if you only have read-only share permission then smbmount should be a read-only (-o ro) Brian Brunner brian.t.brunner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (610)796-5838 >>> tarangm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 10/01/03 03:12AM >>> I am trying to mount a shared folder from a windows XP box onto my linux box. I did the following and got the following error % mount -t smbfs //windows_computer_name/shared_foler /mnt/mnt_folder/ Password: Anonymous login successful 4170: tree connect failed: ERRDOS - ERRnoaccess (Access denied.) SMB connection failed The folder shared on the windows box has given "Everyone" the read permission. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. www.hubbell.com - Hubbell Incorporated ********************************************************************** -- Shrike-list mailing list Shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/shrike-list