Domain – Workgroup computer can access the folder and network drive of domain server

domainwindows-server-2003

I have user that joined to domain and a workgroup computer.

However, when i map the network drive to the both computers of the user member of Domain and Workgroup, they have both access to the network drive and its folders.

I am just confused why is it that the workgroup computer can access the network drive of domain server (Windows Server 2003).

Best Answer

If you supply domain credentials (username/password) when mapping the drive on the workgroup computer, it will authenticate with those credentials and allow access.