Did you try and use blanks and nothing for the password?

Yep! The "submit" button was grayed out unless I typed in *something*, but I tried to be as minimal as possible.

And under his "services" under control panels did HE have "window's file sharing checked? As well as "personal file sharing?"

Yep!

And THEN I think he still has to go to "Accounts" and either create an account for you.

Aha!!!!! I bet that's it!!! That's one thing we didn't do. The instructions I found that walked me through the file-sharing and workgroup-renaming, etc., explained about how to get into the account setup gizmo, but not what to do with it. Thank you!!!!

OR he goes and creates a "SHARED" folder that will be shared with the "General" public. Apple doesn't let you open up you whole computer to the world that easily.

Another reason why I love Apple computers (not being sarcastic here). Switching back and forth between his and mine while trying to work this out reminded me that Mac was my first computer love... sigh.

Sorry I couldn't post yesterday. I was travelling between Kentucky and Michigan.

I can't believe you're apologizing when you gave me such a great answer - thank you so much!

Kissies.

Kissies back!