Network access problem

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We have a small network with 6 computers running windows xp proffessional.
It was set up with "use simple file sharing" but the need arise that 2 of the
computers needed more security, and simple file sharing was disabled, then
the from C:\ drive under security tab we removed all entries, and only
added the computer that must have access. This was done on both the
computers that needed to be secured. (these 2 have to have unlimited access
to each other but the other 4 computers can only used there printers and
nothing else)
Problem: the remaining 4 computers can see and used each others files,
print, access the internet through one of the restricted 2 no problems but
the 2 secured computers can not access each others files which was the idea
from the start. I just give "you have no rights to access this folder etc
etc."
I have checked all the folders shares and security tabs, and on both
computers the user and computer names have been given administrator
priviledges but they can still not access each others resources EXCEPT for
printers and internet.
What accounts should be under the security tab by default ?
Any Ideas or pointers will be very much appreciated, Thanks

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

We have a small network with 6 computers running windows xp proffessional.
It was set up with "use simple file sharing" but the need arise that 2 of the
computers needed more security, and simple file sharing was disabled, then
the from C:\ drive under security tab we removed all entries, and only
added the computer that must have access. This was done on both the
computers that needed to be secured. (these 2 have to have unlimited access
to each other but the other 4 computers can only used there printers and
nothing else)
Problem: the remaining 4 computers can see and used each others files,
print, access the internet through one of the restricted 2 no problems but
the 2 secured computers can not access each others files which was the idea
from the start. I just give "you have no rights to access this folder etc
etc."
I have checked all the folders shares and security tabs, and on both
computers the user and computer names have been given administrator
priviledges but they can still not access each others resources EXCEPT for
printers and internet.
What accounts should be under the security tab by default ?
Any Ideas or pointers will be very much appreciated, Thanks

With simple file sharing disabled, you can specify which user accounts
may access a shared folder. Those user accounts must have the same
user name and the same password on both computers.

There's no way to grant access to a specific computer name.

This web site has full details and illustrated examples:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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