Odd folder options problem

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Guest

I am trying to turn off simple file sharing, but there is one problem. In the
folder options->view tab, all of the advanced settings are there except the
"use simple file sharing" box.

Is there something you need to do to enable that?

I'm running a fresh install of XP with SP1.

Thanks in advance.
 
T

TaurArian [MS-MVP]

Win XP Pro
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307874
How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP

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|I am trying to turn off simple file sharing, but there is one problem. In the
| folder options->view tab, all of the advanced settings are there except the
| "use simple file sharing" box.
|
| Is there something you need to do to enable that?
|
| I'm running a fresh install of XP with SP1.
|
| Thanks in advance.
 
S

Sharon F

I am trying to turn off simple file sharing, but there is one problem. In the
folder options->view tab, all of the advanced settings are there except the
"use simple file sharing" box.

Is there something you need to do to enable that?

I'm running a fresh install of XP with SP1.

Thanks in advance.

If running XP Home, that folder options setting is not available.
 
G

Guest

Whoops, I should have specified. I'm using XP Home. The other reply stated
that this option is unavailable in Home. I am trying to get old files from a
harddrive that are protected (Access denied). I found the article about that,
but as a I said, the "use simple file sharing" is NOT available!

Thanks for the reply, any other suggestions would be helpful!
 
G

Guest

Ah, I see. How can I take ownership of a protected folder then on an old
harddrive?

Thank you very much for the help.
 
G

Guest

Okay I got it. Sorry for the question, I just missed the first line stating I
had to be in safe mode for Home edition.

Thanks for the help.
 
D

David Candy

You can do it in safe mode on home.

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cccran said:
Whoops, I should have specified. I'm using XP Home. The other reply stated
that this option is unavailable in Home. I am trying to get old files from a
harddrive that are protected (Access denied). I found the article about that,
but as a I said, the "use simple file sharing" is NOT available!

Thanks for the reply, any other suggestions would be helpful!

TaurArian said:
Win XP Pro
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307874
How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP

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|I am trying to turn off simple file sharing, but there is one problem. In the
| folder options->view tab, all of the advanced settings are there except the
| "use simple file sharing" box.
|
| Is there something you need to do to enable that?
|
| I'm running a fresh install of XP with SP1.
|
| Thanks in advance.
 
T

TaurArian [MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308421

NOTE: You must be logged on to the computer using an account that has
administrative privileges. If you are running Windows XP Home Edition, in order
to have access to the Security tab, you must first start in Safe Mode and log on
with an account that has Administrative rights.

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881


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| Ah, I see. How can I take ownership of a protected folder then on an old
| harddrive?
|
| Thank you very much for the help.
|
| "Sharon F" wrote:
|
| > On Fri, 12 May 2006 22:07:01 -0700, cccran wrote:
| >
| > > I am trying to turn off simple file sharing, but there is one problem. In
the
| > > folder options->view tab, all of the advanced settings are there except
the
| > > "use simple file sharing" box.
| > >
| > > Is there something you need to do to enable that?
| > >
| > > I'm running a fresh install of XP with SP1.
| > >
| > > Thanks in advance.
| >
| > If running XP Home, that folder options setting is not available.
| >
| > --
| > Sharon F
| > MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
| >
 

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