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How to Fix External Drive Connection Problem in Windows Vista

In default mode, Windows Vista only permits NTLMv2 authentication on a network due to security reason. Certain external drives are incompatible with this authentication type. To fix this problem, LM and NTLM authentications need to be enabled. Here is the method:
  1. Click Start button.
  2. Select command/search field, type secpol.mscThe Local Security Policy utility will open.
  3. Examine the left menu and select Local Policies \ Security Options.
  4. Examine the right pane, scroll down to find Network Security:LAN Manager authentication level. Double click on it.
  5. Examine the Local Security Setting tab and there will be adrop down menu with several options. Select “Send LM &NTLM – use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated.”
  6. Some dialogs will appear. Accept it all.
  7. The computer will restart.

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