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Server does not have valid password enabled

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davidmchris
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Server does not have valid password enabled

Post by davidmchris »

I am using xp machines. The server only has standard authentication enabled, not MS logon. When I connect over the internet with the viewer, I get the error message, "server does not have a valid password enabled...."

However, I do have a password enabled on the server. I've tried changing passwords. Currently I have a 7 character password. I've checked my ports on my router and they are opened.

Any idea why it gives me this error when I do have a password enabled?

Thanks
redge
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Post by redge »

as service or as application, password can be different and disturb first start user !

or
you have upgraded from an older VNC flavor and there are old registry disturb ultravnc 1.00
UltraVNC 1.0.9.6.1 (built 20110518)
OS Win: xp home + vista business + 7 home
only experienced user, not developer
Wokman

Post by Wokman »

So how does one set the password on the service app? I have set the pw on the stand alone app and it works fine(when running), but when running the service, how do I set the settings/pw for the service??

Thanks
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Post by redge »

for configure default settings for winvnc started as service
Start... Programs... UltraVNC ... UltraVNC Server ... Show Default Settings
and create password where is noted VNC password:
Last edited by redge on 2005-08-13 09:33, edited 1 time in total.
UltraVNC 1.0.9.6.1 (built 20110518)
OS Win: xp home + vista business + 7 home
only experienced user, not developer
Guest

Post by Guest »

I have the same problem, seems that I can set a correct password in Windows server 2003...
Guest

Post by Guest »

Sorry,

I have the same problem, seems that I CAN'T set a correct password in Windows server 2003...
adam
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Joined: 2005-08-12 17:13

problems with the computer i connect to remotely

Post by adam »

hi there,

the remote computer i connect to using ultra vnc gets the following error message " no password has been set and this machine has been pre configured to prevent users from setting their own. You must contact a system administrator to configure win vnc properly"

all that has bin configured is the the "remote computer i connect to " is registered as ultravnc server system service,",option ticked. and the vnc password has been changed in the current user options .

please help

[mod=494,1123925520]merged to topic \"Server does not have valid password enabled\", please solution above[/mod]
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wurzi

Post by wurzi »

Hi,

I had the same issues as you guys and I found a solution for it - quick and dirty style.
When running WinVNC as a service (XP SP2) I could not connect to that instance for configuring and from remote I got the 'password not set' message. On another machine (W2K3) it worked fine.

Here is what I have done:
1) Installed the Default Registery Settings on XP (don't know if this is really needed)
2) Exported the registery key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORL\WinVNC3] from my W2K3
3) Imported the registery key on the XP machine
4) Restarted the VNC service
5) logged on via VNC to the XP machine (W2K3 password)

Now I have the UltraVNC icon in the taskbar and can configure the XP installation.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.
KeithU

Ultra Vnc Server does not have valid password enabled

Post by KeithU »

Same Problem Here, But my solution was:

*** Install from the console - not via Remote Desktops. ***
- Disconnect from Remote Desktop
- Log into the Server using the Physically Attached Keyboard/Mouse
- Uninstall UltraVNC
- Install UltraVNC
- The prompt comes up correctly during the final part of the install asking you to set the password. (This prompt was not coming up when it is installed via Remote Desktop)

Note: It appears that each Remote Desktop User connection can start their own instance of the Ultra VNC Server by Double Clicking on the Ultra VNC Shortcut. Then each new instance of Ultra VNC uses a different port number. (9100, 9101, 9102, etc.)

My guess is then each Virtual Session can be seperatly and concurrently remote controlled without any of the users bumping into each other.

The only way to modify the configuration for the VNC Service is from the real console.


Hope this helps.

- Keith -

wurzi wrote:Hi,

I had the same issues as you guys and I found a solution for it - quick and dirty style.
When running WinVNC as a service (XP SP2) I could not connect to that instance for configuring and from remote I got the 'password not set' message. On another machine (W2K3) it worked fine.

Here is what I have done:
1) Installed the Default Registery Settings on XP (don't know if this is really needed)
2) Exported the registery key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORL\WinVNC3] from my W2K3
3) Imported the registery key on the XP machine
4) Restarted the VNC service
5) logged on via VNC to the XP machine (W2K3 password)

Now I have the UltraVNC icon in the taskbar and can configure the XP installation.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.
Thalian

Re: Ultra Vnc Server does not have valid password enabled

Post by Thalian »

KeithU wrote: The only way to modify the configuration for the VNC Service is from the real console.
That was exactly the tip I needed...
I also had the problem that I installed UltraVNC server from an RDP session on my server 2003. No chance to get it working, I always got "no default password set".

Your posting reminded me that there was a big difference between the RDP session and the "real" console, and I also remembered that there is a workaround:

Instead of just starting the installer, go to "add/remove programs" and select the installer executable from within this dialog. This way, everything works fine and the VNC swerver behaves just as if it was installed from the local console window.

Thanks for the help :)
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