On startup my G4 "Connect to file server "G5 mac" as...

I have switched off all the extensions on the G4 but when it loads the desktop it opens the window "On startup my G4 "Connect to file server "G5 mac" as..." It won't let me type any login so I can't remove it or connect to the G5.
How do I stop this appearing?

My G5 (OS 10.3.9) decided to do this today too. I can't launch the Finder without it wanting to connect to another machine in the office, and the Finder locks up as soon as it displays the Connect to file server dialog.
I have SSHed in and removed the com.apple.finder.plist file but that didn't help. The only thing I can do is boot with the ethernet cable disconnected.
I am anxious to know how to stop this.

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