How to set folder access permissions for peer to peer network

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In Windows 2000 I used to get a login popup when I accessed files on another
computer, in XP Pro I don't. This seems less secure, I'd be more comfortable
with the old login process, does anyone know how I can have that
functionality in XP Pro?

Thanks
 
In Windows 2000 I used to get a login popup when I accessed files on another
computer, in XP Pro I don't. This seems less secure, I'd be more comfortable
with the old login process, does anyone know how I can have that
functionality in XP Pro?

Thanks
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Do you want a login popup when you access a Windows XP Pro computer
from another computer? If so, disable simple file sharing on the XP
Pro computer. That will make it work just like Windows 2000:

1. Click Start | My Computer | Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the list of advanced settings.
3. Un-check Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended).
4. Click OK.
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That's what I was looking for.

Thanks,
Steven

Steve Winograd said:
Do you want a login popup when you access a Windows XP Pro computer
from another computer? If so, disable simple file sharing on the XP
Pro computer. That will make it work just like Windows 2000:

1. Click Start | My Computer | Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the list of advanced settings.
3. Un-check Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended).
4. Click OK.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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