Networking with windows without a password.

'lo all
I need to network my mac 10.4 and pc (XP) before my head EXPLODES from frustration.
I was just wondering is it possible to network without a password on the windows account? and how do i do it?
My computers don't even seem able to even ping each other!
Jordan

oops, just answered my own question. turns out ethernet was disabled on my XP.
it's working well now.
I'm happy with my mac for once.

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