How to apply permissions for files and folders in Windows XP

[Chris Fazio]

I have a network with a Vista Desktop, Vista Laptop (wireless) and a XP
desktop. How do I allow permission to access files and folders on the XP
desktop from the other two?

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Steve Winograd]

I have a network with a Vista Desktop, Vista Laptop (wireless) and a XP
desktop. How do I allow permission to access files and folders on the XP
desktop from the other two?

If the XP desktop has Windows XP Home Edition, no permission settings
are possible or necessary. Home Edition allows all network users to
access its shared folders.

By default, XP Professional works the same as XP Home Edition. If the
desktop has XP Professional and you've explicitly disabled "simple
file sharing", see this web site for how to set permissions:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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