Idisk on Windows XP

I am unable to configure a Windows XP to open the public folder on my MAC idisk. The windows XP will configure to open idisk by using the mac password but I am unsuccessful in opening only the public folder. In the window it allows a selection of idisk or public folder. When I select idisk the password area will accept the mac password, but when you select public . the password section grays out. The instructions call for using <<public@>> for the password when the idisk is selected but it will not accept this entry or the password for the public folder.
20" imac Mac OS X (10.4.8) Pc with windows XP

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http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=963

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