sharing a network folder with users

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aScenario:-
I have 2 pc's networked.
Connection is via a wired router (Netgear FR114P).
Both PC's running XP Pro (SP2).
Each PC has functioning multiple user accounts (4 X limited and 2 X
administrator).
While logged on as an administrator I successfully established a workgroup
on both PC’s to allow file sharing between PC 1 & 2 (it took a while!).

Problem:
I can see and access the “SharedDocs†(with the network icon type folder)
located on PC 1 from PC 2 ( and reverse) only when I am logged in on either
PC as the administrator. Limited users on each PC cannot access the “
SharedDocs†folder that I can see when I’m logged in as the administrator.

Question 1:
I would like to provide selected users (limited or otherwise) on each PC
access to the “SharedDocs†folder so they can also share files etc between
the two PC’s. How, in detail please, can I achieve it?

Question 2:
I have a USB printer on PC1 which I would like to share with selected users
on PC2. How, in detail please, can I achieve it?

Thanks for your help in advance.
Gabe

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

aScenario:-
I have 2 pc's networked.
Connection is via a wired router (Netgear FR114P).
Both PC's running XP Pro (SP2).
Each PC has functioning multiple user accounts (4 X limited and 2 X
administrator).
While logged on as an administrator I successfully established a workgroup
on both PC’s to allow file sharing between PC 1 & 2 (it took a while!).

Problem:
I can see and access the “SharedDocs” (with the network icon type folder)
located on PC 1 from PC 2 ( and reverse) only when I am logged in on either
PC as the administrator. Limited users on each PC cannot access the “
SharedDocs” folder that I can see when I’m logged in as the administrator.

If you haven't already done it, run the Network Setup Wizard on each
PC, which should set up the SharedDocs folder for access by all users.

If the Wizard finds a shared Internet connection and asks if you want
to use it, say "Yes". Otherwise, tell the Wizard that the computer
connects to the Internet through a residential gateway.

If the Wizard asks whether you want to turn on file and printer
sharing, say "Yes".

Question 1:
I would like to provide selected users (limited or otherwise) on each PC
access to the “SharedDocs” folder so they can also share files etc between
the two PC’s. How, in detail please, can I achieve it?

To allow only selected users to access shared folders and printers,
you first must disable simple file sharing:

1. Open My Computer.
2. Click Tools > Folder Options.
3. Click View.
4. Scroll to the end of the list of advanced settings.
5. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended).
6. Click OK.

To allow only selected users to access the shared documents folder:

1. Right-click the shared documents folder.
2. Click "Sharing and Security".
3. Click "Permissions".
4. Remove the "Everyone" group.
5. Add the desired users.

Question 2:
I have a USB printer on PC1 which I would like to share with selected users
on PC2. How, in detail please, can I achieve it?

To share the printer and allow access only to selected users:

1. Open Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer.
3. Click "Sharing" and share the printer.
4. Click "Security", remove the "Everyone" group, and add the desired
users.

Thanks for your help in advance.
Gabe

You're welcome. For full details on XP Professional sharing and
security, see:

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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