password problem with Windows 2000

[Jim C]

At 10.43 13.07.00 -0600, Wallendahl, Michael/SEA wrote:
>Caleb:
>
>No need to get nasty when expressing your frustration.
>
>I'm running VNC on two Win2K Pro machines along with several WinNT
>systems--so far so good.


Same here.  I have it running on several win2k and NT machines and have 
never had a problem with it in our or out of our LAN.  But, not to share a 
tear dropping care for M$.  :)  Im a Unix guy myself, however, I still have 
never had problems with it in the windows env.

just my $((1.00 - .98))

- Jim


>Your message about the server and client times not being synced has nothing
>to do with VNC.  That's a configuration problem with your Win2K network.
>Try looking up that error on MS's web site if you want to fix that, or hire
>a network administrator.  Why would VNC care what time the computer thinks
>it is?
>
>Double-check the VNC manual to make sure you've set things up properly.
>You're installing VNC from an account with local administrator rights,
>right?  Have you even checked the FAQ yet?  I see a few tips that may help
>you.  http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/faq.html
>
>If you're just getting blank screens, try changing video drivers.  Get the
>latest drivers or install the SVGA drivers (see the FAQ for more details -
>hint #31).
>
>Good luck with troubleshooting VNC,
>
>-Mike
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Caleb Walker [mailto:cwalker "at" powercomenergy.com]
>Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 8:06 AM
>To: 'vnc-list "at" uk.research.att.com'
>Subject: RE: password problem with Windows 2000
>
>
>When I try to run it on a Win2k server I get a message that the server and
>the client's time are not synced.  I have no idea what that means when the
>only thing I am trying to do is start the vnc service.  When I just run it
>like normal, I try to connect from another computer and it just shuts down
>and does not let me connect anymore...
>Dont think that vnc is ready for a peice of #### Windows2000 yet.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Kong [mailto:Peter.Kong "at" centurasoft.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 5:49 PM
>To: 'vnc-list "at" uk.research.att.com'
>Subject: password problem with Windows 2000
>
>
>I keep getting the password not set message box upon logging into Windows
>2000 with Win32 VNC installed as a service.  I use the Admin Tools to add
>the registry settings before setting it up to run as a service.  The
>password was entered by typing in the password followed by pressing "Apply"
>then "OK".  My LAN has 3 Win 2K machines, one Win2k Ser and 2 Win2k Pro.  It
>is happening on all of the machines.  Did I miss a step during the
>installation?   Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Peter Kong
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