How set up permissions so that only one network computer can see my shared folders

[Roger Withnell]

I have a network of four XP Professionals.


I have unticked "Simple" security in Folders>View, so that I can access the
shared and security tabs on the folder properties.

I have set up sharing successfully, except that all the computers on the
network can access my shared folder and I only want one of them to access
it.

When I set the permissions of a folder, all I see in the Groups and Users is
Everyone. Do I have to set up a group or user that is the computer that
needs access to this folder? If so, how?

Any help gratefully appreciated.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have a network of four XP Professionals.


I have unticked "Simple" security in Folders>View, so that I can access the
shared and security tabs on the folder properties.

I have set up sharing successfully, except that all the computers on the
network can access my shared folder and I only want one of them to access
it.

When I set the permissions of a folder, all I see in the Groups and Users is
Everyone. Do I have to set up a group or user that is the computer that
needs access to this folder? If so, how?

Any help gratefully appreciated.

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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Bruce Chambers

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