Passwording network files and or folders ?

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My network has seven computers on it and i have some folders shared on it
but i would to password them because i dont want my kids to access them. I
have read that it can be done . I have winxp pro on two of my computers and
win xp on the others.
 
reddragonmonk said:
My network has seven computers on it and i have some folders shared on it
but i would to password them because i dont want my kids to access them. I
have read that it can be done . I have winxp pro on two of my computers
and win xp on the others.
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XP does not use passwords to protect resources. It uses permissions instead.
Here is information to help you with that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only) - 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

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open the
zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password". Otherwise,
use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".

Malke
 
My network has seven computers on it and i have some folders shared on it
but i would to password them because i dont want my kids to access them. I
have read that it can be done . I have winxp pro on two of my computers and
win xp on the others.
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Windows XP doesn't have passwords for shared folders. I'm interested
in knowing what you read that said it can be done.

In XP Pro, you can disable "simple file sharing" and define access
control lists that specify user names and their allowed mode of
access. Ron Lowe and I have written a web page with details of this
very powerful and flexible feature:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm

XP Home Edition wasn't designed to control access to shared disks and
folders. Its normal behavior is to give access to all users on all
computers. Here are some ways to partially overcome the limitations
of "simple file sharing" and control access in Home Edition.

1. Create a hidden share and only tell selected people about it. I've
written a web page with details:

Windows XP Simple File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

2. Assign a password to the "Guest" account. When other people try
to access anything on your computer, they'll be prompted to enter the
password:

a. Click Start | Run.
b. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK.
c. Under "Users for this computer", click Guest.
d. Click Reset Password, enter a password, and click OK.

3. Create a compressed folder and define a password for it. Everyone
who accesses the folder, from the local computer or from the network,
must specify the password to access the files in the compressed
folder. This Microsoft Knowledge Base article has details:

HOW TO: Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306531
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When I assign a password to the Guest Account on my two networked
computers (XP Home Edition), I get an error message about not having
access rights OR having an incorrect password. If I use MY NETWORK
PLACES to attempt access to my other computer, I don't get a box
asking for my password at all, just the access error message.

Without password protecting the Guest Account, my simple file sharing
works perfectly.

Any ideas?

Chuck
 
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