cannot access folder security settings

[Jon Phipps]

I have file sharing set up on my xp pro laptop. However for reasons unknown
I now have no access to where the folder and file access settings. Any help
would be appreciated. I have scanned the system with WOC, Symantec, MS
spyware and Spybot S&D in normal mode and with mcafee, KAV and Spybot from
safe mode command prompt and turned up nothing.


Jon

 

[Guest]

Your post is quite unhelpful.
Please ,tell what happened?

While expalining to us ,try System Restore in Windows XP

Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Restore

and restore your system to a state at least 3 days before the problem started.

This could fix the problems.
Learn more about System Restore in WIn Xp in its Help and Support Center
Start-Help and Support



Panda_man

 

[Jon Phipps]

I would need to go back about 3 weeks, What I am trying to do is change who
can access folders and drives as well as the read/write/change permissions.
The security tab is missing from the folder properties and/or the security
and sharing tap.

 

[Guest]

Go to windows explorer, Tools menu, choose Folder Options, click the view
tab, at the bottom uncheck USE SIMPLE FILE SHARING.
You should have your security option back.

Ian

 

[Jon Phipps]

Thanks Ian, should have remembered that but with having to restore and
loosing having that blow up Windows One Care(cannot uninstall or upgrade
that one now) seems like I forgot.


Jon