password for comp on lan

[ebenezer]

i'm using windows xp sp2..i want to restrict access to my
computer over the lan. i've heard its enof to create a
limited user account and set a password to it and users
will have to use this account to access my shares over the
lan...but i've done all i can including creating a limited
user account and cant get restrict users frm accessing my
shares...someone help....

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

i'm using windows xp sp2..i want to restrict access to my
computer over the lan. i've heard its enof to create a
limited user account and set a password to it and users
will have to use this account to access my shares over the
lan...but i've done all i can including creating a limited
user account and cant get restrict users frm accessing my
shares...someone help....

Assign a network password to XP's built-in "Guest" account. When
other people try to access your computer, they'll be prompted to
enter the password:

1. Click Start | Run.
2. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK.
3. Under "Users for this computer", click Guest.
4. Click Reset Password, enter a password, and click OK.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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