[Samba] can't access samba share from xp

[hemp4fuel]

Hello,

I am running slackware 9 and I have also updated samba to version 2.2.8a 
from the slackware security update.  I can access my xp box with no 
problems from my linux box but I cannot access my linux box from my xp 
box.  I have been on several forums and IRC channels and no one seems to 
have much insight into my problem, someone recommended trying to post my 
problem here.

I have gotten at least 15 different sample smb.conf files and have tried 
using them all with my own info of course but to no avail.  Every time I 
open the 'view workgroup computers' on my xp box I can see the 'Samba 
Server' but when I click on it it says I do not have permission to 
access.  I have tried using both the 'security = user' and the 'security 
= share' options.  With the user option I get the error immediately, no 
prompt for user/pass.  With the share option I can get past the initial 
icon but when I go to access a directory listed I get the error.  With 
the share option I have tried several different approaches; using the 
'guest ok = yes' I don't get prompted for a user/pass. Without using 
that option I get a user/pass prompt but the user is grayed out and no 
matter what pass I try it denies access.  Like I said I have tried many 
different set ups that have been reccomended and none work.  Every time 
after I restart samba I do a 'testparm' and every time it gives on errors.

I suspect the problem may be with the xp box but I really don't know. 
In the past I used RedHat and I had no problems using samba so I know it 
is possible with my setup.  I tried to give as much info as I could here 
but if more clarification is needed by someone to diagnose my problem I 
will give it.  Thanks.