Can only share admin and share folders

[richard.lister]

Hi,
I've got 3 windows XP home pc's setup the same (I thought). I'm admin
on all 3 and we can share files ok in the shared folder on each pc.
I can share other files in my folders on any of the pc's.
But the limited users (the kids!) can't share any individual folders or
files in their personal areas. The network can see them but nobody can
access them. We get access denied message.
This should be possible shouldn't it.

Is there a way to restore all file shares back to how they should. I
think I've tried that many thimgs now I've forgotton what I've done.
thanks in advance.
Richard

 

[Chuck]

Hi,
I've got 3 windows XP home pc's setup the same (I thought). I'm admin
on all 3 and we can share files ok in the shared folder on each pc.
I can share other files in my folders on any of the pc's.
But the limited users (the kids!) can't share any individual folders or
files in their personal areas. The network can see them but nobody can
access them. We get access denied message.
This should be possible shouldn't it.

Is there a way to restore all file shares back to how they should. I
think I've tried that many thimgs now I've forgotton what I've done.
thanks in advance.
Richard

Richard,

With XP Home, Simple File Sharing, and Guest access, you simply can't share
files in the personal areas. Not without extra work.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest

 

[richard.lister]

Thanks Chuck I'll have a read. But.....
How come the button is there on a folder for a limited user to turn on
"Share this folder" if Microsoft won't allow it. I'm sure they would
disable it if it wasn't possible.
How come I've never read anything in the help that says you can't do
it.
How come people keep mentioning Guest account - it says nothing in help
and tutorials on networking.
How come you mention "simple file sharing" isn't that an option in MS
XP Pro?
How come I (admin) can share a folder from my personal stuff and it
becomes visible on the home network.

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck I'll have a read. But.....
How come the button is there on a folder for a limited user to turn on
"Share this folder" if Microsoft won't allow it. I'm sure they would
disable it if it wasn't possible.
How come I've never read anything in the help that says you can't do
it.
How come people keep mentioning Guest account - it says nothing in help
and tutorials on networking.
How come you mention "simple file sharing" isn't that an option in MS
XP Pro?
How come I (admin) can share a folder from my personal stuff and it
becomes visible on the home network.

You said that you have XP Home. XP Home has Simple File Sharing, which uses
Guest authentication for network access. Guest just doesn't have permissions to
allow it to read personal folders thru the network.

As far as what you have or haven't read, I can't say. You do have to do a lot
of reading.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#OtherOS>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#OtherOS

And please post after my answers - it will make things easier for both of us in
the long run.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck I'll have a read. But.....
How come the button is there on a folder for a limited user to turn on
"Share this folder" if Microsoft won't allow it. I'm sure they would
disable it if it wasn't possible.
How come I've never read anything in the help that says you can't do
it.
How come people keep mentioning Guest account - it says nothing in help
and tutorials on networking.
How come you mention "simple file sharing" isn't that an option in MS
XP Pro?
How come I (admin) can share a folder from my personal stuff and it
becomes visible on the home network.

You said that you have XP Home. XP Home has Simple File Sharing, which uses
Guest authentication for network access. Guest just doesn't have permissions to
allow it to read personal folders thru the network.

If you have XP Pro, then you can disable SFS and add common non-Guest accounts
on all computers, properly activated.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Advanced>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Advanced

As far as what you have or haven't read, I can't say. You do have to do a lot
of reading, I'll admit. I'm telling you what I know, and if you want the
answers you will have to read a bit more.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#OtherOS>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#OtherOS

You do have to make your problem reports correct and complete, so we're going to
be able to help you.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

And please post after my answers - it will make things easier for both of us in
the long run.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting