User access to single folder

[RKF]

Single laptop, several user accounts.

How do I restrict access for those users to the Shared folder only. That
is, when they login, I want them to be placed in that Shared folder and not
be able to view or access anything else ...

Thanks,

Ferg

 

[Malke]

Single laptop, several user accounts.

How do I restrict access for those users to the Shared folder only. That
is, when they login, I want them to be placed in that Shared folder and
not be able to view or access anything else ...

They will have to access their own user account. As for anything else, use
permissions.

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents
"private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe
mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get
into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up.
This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode.

Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.

If you have XP Home, you won't have the ability to create fine-grained
permissions. If this is important, upgrade to XP Pro, Vista Business, or
Windows 7 Pro when it comes out 10/22.

Malke

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Single laptop, several user accounts.

How do I restrict access for those users to the Shared folder only. That
is, when they login, I want them to be placed in that Shared folder and not
be able to view or access anything else ...

Thanks,

Ferg

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399


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