Security, Users, Files, Permissions, etc

[Retro Bob]

This might be an XP Home vs. XP Pro question...

When I right-click on files/folders in XP Home there don't seem to be
any options to change NT File Security. It looks more like FAT level
capabilities even though I am checking a local NTFS drive. Is there
any way to get "real" NT File Security capabilities ? Is this ability
reserved for XP Pro?

How about user setup ? XP Home only seems to have "Administrators" and
"Users" - no real user security tunability. Again, do I need XP Pro
to get win2k like users & file security?

Thanks,

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

Boot XP Home in safe mode.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP Professional offers many security enhancements
not available with Windows XP Home Edition.

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition: What's the difference?
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| This might be an XP Home vs. XP Pro question...
|
| When I right-click on files/folders in XP Home there don't seem to be
| any options to change NT File Security. It looks more like FAT level
| capabilities even though I am checking a local NTFS drive. Is there
| any way to get "real" NT File Security capabilities ? Is this ability
| reserved for XP Pro?
|
| How about user setup ? XP Home only seems to have "Administrators" and
| "Users" - no real user security tunability. Again, do I need XP Pro
| to get win2k like users & file security?
|
| Thanks,

 

[Retro Bob]

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition: What's the difference?
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

OK... thanks for the speedy response, above item answered it.. "XP
Home Edition includes a number of enhancements over Windows 2000
Professional. These include: "Simplified security". He, he, he,
"enhancements". LOL.

Next question: If I upgrade a system from XP Home to XP Pro, is it
essentially a new install i.e. I will need to install various hardware
specific drivers for my PC,etc... or is it really an upgrade - it
maintains your exiting drivers, installed app software, users, etc
and just adds the missing XP features - or will I be starting from
ground zero ?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If performed as follows, all your settings, files and programs will be retained.

1. Purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" of Windows XP Professional.
2. Uninstall your current antivirus program.
3. Perform a backup of your important documents and files to a CD.
4. Disconnect all hardware peripheral devices, except the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
5. While running Windows XP Home, insert the Windows XP Pro CD in the drive and select
the default "Upgrade" setup option. [Do not select "New Installation"]
6. Visit the Windows Update site to download all the critical updates.
7. Reinstall your antivirus program and defrag your hard drive.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| OK... thanks for the speedy response, above item answered it.. "XP
| Home Edition includes a number of enhancements over Windows 2000
| Professional. These include: "Simplified security". He, he, he,
| "enhancements". LOL.
|
| Next question: If I upgrade a system from XP Home to XP Pro, is it
| essentially a new install i.e. I will need to install various hardware
| specific drivers for my PC,etc... or is it really an upgrade - it
| maintains your exiting drivers, installed app software, users, etc
| and just adds the missing XP features - or will I be starting from
| ground zero ?
|
| Thanks,
| Bob