How to make folder private from other users?

[tiki2k]

In XP Pro I want to restrict a folder from other users on the computer but
the "Make this folder private" check box under the Local Sharing/Security
option is not selectable. I'm logged on as Administrator. In fact the users
on this machine is either Me (administrator) or Guest.
Is there a setting somewhere that needs to be enabled to allow this feature?

 

[Tony]

For XP Pro (which you said you have) just encrypt the
folder, and no one else will have access to it or it's
files. Do this by right clicking the folder. Under
general tab, click advanced under attributes. check the
box that says 'encrypt...' See if this helps you.

-----Original Message-----
In XP Pro I want to restrict a folder from other users on the computer but
the "Make this folder private" check box under the Local Sharing/Security
option is not selectable. I'm logged on as

Administrator. In fact the users

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

For XP Pro (which you said you have) just encrypt the
folder, and no one else will have access to it or it's
files. Do this by right clicking the folder. Under
general tab, click advanced under attributes. check the
box that says 'encrypt...' See if this helps you.

Hi

Using encryption is overkill in many cases, and also "dangerous".

It is not without reason that many calls EFS the "delayed Recycle Bin",
and I advise people to not use EFS unless they are in a domain. Several
times a week posts cries for help in the newsgroups after having lost
their encrypted files, some even if they exported their keys/certs.
To many thing can go wrong in a non-domain environment.

From a previous posting of mine in the
microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin newsgroup:

Read and understand the information in the links below before you start
using Encrypting File System (EFS), or you will very likely loose your
files one time in the future:

Best Practices for the Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;223316

Encrypting File System in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/CryptFS.asp

(58 pages, will also tell the differences between Win2k and WinXP
regarding EFS)

also gives information/links on to how to export keys, e.g.

"Data Recovery on Standalone Machines"

Under "Knowledge Base Articles on EFS" you will find e.g.

241201 How to Back Up Your Encrypting File System Private Key
259732 EFS Recovery Agent Cannot Export Private Keys
255742 Methods for Recovering Encrypted Data Files


Reading 255742, will give you this as well:

241201 HOW TO: Back Up Your Encrypting File System Private Key in
Windows 2000

242296 How to Restore an EFS Private Key for Encrypted Data Recovery


If your computer is not a member of an AD domain, this part of the
document is obligatory reading:

"Using EFS with Standalone Machines or NT 4.0 Domains"

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

In XP Pro I want to restrict a folder from other users on the computer but
the "Make this folder private" check box under the Local Sharing/Security
option is not selectable. I'm logged on as Administrator. In fact the users
on this machine is either Me (administrator) or Guest.
Is there a setting somewhere that needs to be enabled to allow this feature?

Hi

Disable simple file sharing and see if it helps.

To disable simple file sharing, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab.
3. In the Advanced Settings section, clear the Use simple file sharing
(Recommended) check box.
4. Click OK.

 

[tiki2k]

Thank you. for the time being this will have to do.
I encrypte the folder and all the subfolders and files within. Although
other users can't open the files, they can still see the contents of the
folder. 2000 Pro used to just completely restricts the folder from other
users. Is there a way to enable this in XP? Why is it disabled in the first
place?

 

[tiki2k]

Thank you. That's what I was looking for.
But now I have a bigger problem. In an effort to secure each folder from
scratch, I accidentally took out everyone, I mean noone left in the
permission box. Now even I can't access it. You have no idea how stupid I
feel right now. I think you know what my next question will be.
Please someone.

 

[tiki2k]

Oh, nevermind. I restored it. Guess I panicked for a minute there.
Thank you