Grant network user access to folder, but ...

[Deon H]

Hi there,

Totally XP Prof SP2 with latest updates network.

How can I add a user to my own PC for him to have read/write access to a
folder on my PC.

BUT, I want to know if it's possible to add him as a person with access to
that folder and without creating an account for him. Otherwise everytime I
boot my machine, his name will be there on the welcome screen. I only want
to grant access to a folder, not as a user og my computer.


I hope my question makes sence.

Regards,

Deon

 

[R. McCarty]

No, I don't think so. If you're using NTFS as the file system then
all folders have permissions (Based on Group Membership).

You can create a user account, but hide it from the Welcome
Screen by using Regedit:

HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\
CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

Create a new DWORD value, make its name the name of the user
you want to hide from the Welcome Screen. Leave the key value
set to 0.

 

[Deon H]

Thanx for your prompt reply.

I have just opened my registry as you suggested, but I do not have
SpecialAccounts\UserList - folder. I only have up to ...\WinLogon

Do I first have to vreate the account of this specisif user?

(Sorry for all the questions, but I am totally new to XP's Networking and
Permissions.)

Regards,

Deon

 

[R. McCarty]

I don't think so, most times when I post a Registry key location, it is
actually a Cut & Paste operation from an Export(ed) key operation to
ensure it's technically correct.

Are you using "Simple File Sharing" ? (Explorer, Tools, Folder Options,
View - scroll to the last entry & uncheck "Use Simple File Sharing".

HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

 

[Deon H]

Nope, simple file sharing is un-ticked.

Deon

 

[R. McCarty]

The only other thing worth mentioning is in the key path, the
string Windows NT has space between them. The key should
be there, as it has a number of preset accounts loaded.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Right-click the folder, choose properties. Go to the sharing tab and enable
it. Then you will need to set permissions on it. Click start/run and type
cmd. From the prompt run:

cacls <folder_path> /g everyone:c

Hit <enter> and then 'y' to agree. Alternately, you can set permissions
through the security tab of the folders properties. In order to see this
tab, you must first disable "simple file sharing" if you are using WinXP
Pro - you will find it on the view tab of folder options. In WinXP Home, you
must restart the system in Safe mode and logon as the administrator to see
the security tab. References:

How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe mode

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

 

[Deon H]

Sorry, my mistake - I didn't look clearly.

Just to wrap up; the is no other way to give some on the network access to
a folder except by creating a user account for that person?


Regards,

Deon

 

[DevilsPGD]

In message <[email protected]> Deon H

Sorry, my mistake - I didn't look clearly.

Just to wrap up; the is no other way to give some on the network access to
a folder except by creating a user account for that person?

Essentially correct, unless you want to give access to "everyone"