Access denied when I try to use files in a shared folder

[Guest]

I've set up one of three Pc's in a workgroup to store everyone's files. When
I try to save, delete or create a file to the share folder from another PC I
get an access denied error. I can open a file into - say MS Word. Can't find
anything that controls that other than the Read-only setting which had a
green rectangle in it. I've spent hours trying to figure this out. Any
assitance is really appreciated.

 

[Guest]

I've set up one of three Pc's in a workgroup with XP Home edition to store everyone's files. When
I try to save, delete or create a file to the share folder from another PC I
get an access denied error. I can open a file into - say MS Word. Can't find
anything that controls that other than the Read-only setting which had a
green rectangle in it. I've spent hours trying to figure this out. Any
assitance is really appreciated.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You need to give "everyone" the right permissions on that folder. The "read
only" attribute has nothing to do with this.

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[S.Sengupta]

see:-
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

regards,
ssg MS-MVP