Accessing "Windows Sharing" with root account

I have a problem with my account in OS X Tiger v.10.4.11. Probably NIDB is damaged and I can only get access to the 'root' account.
Before I start trying solving the problem I need to make a backup. My only option right now is to backup all my files to a PC (Windows Vista) through my local network. But when I activate "Windows Sharing" and click "Enable Accounts", there are no accounts to choose. I think it might be because I'm using the 'root' account.
I tried to access my Macbook trough the network from my PC using the 'root' account, but it didn't work.
Is there a way of enabling 'Windows Sharing' in root account?
Message was edited by: Saffari

OK, after some googling I found how to make a network connection between Vista and OS X. Ridiculously easy, was no need to ask in the forum.

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