Sharing User Profiles, Program Files and Windows Folders

[Guest]

I just set up a new PC with Windows XP 64 and networked it to one running
Windows XP. Everything seems to be working great accept that when I try
accessing "User Profiles" the "Program Files" folder or the "Windows" folder
across networks, I get the following error:

[directory] is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if
you have access permissions.

Access is denied.

Now, its the hard drive on the Windows XP PC I want full access to. I
initially right clicked on the HD, went to "Properties" and clicked on the
"Sharing" tab. I have "Share this folder on the network" and "Allow network
users to change my files" both checked. With respect to accessing all OTHER
folders on the HD, I have NO problems.

Under "Help & Support," the explanation on file "file sharing" says:

The sharing option is not available for the Documents and Settings, Program
Files and WINDOWS system folders. In addition, you cannot share folders in
other user's profiles.


So my question is, how do I get full access to ALL the folders on the HD?
Kind of beats the purpose of file sharing when you can't access most of what
is on the other PC. I'm trying to move some of my files from my old user
profile on the other PC to my new one. I just want to make the entire HD
accessible... I don't want to have to go and share individual folders if
avoidable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Chuck]

I just set up a new PC with Windows XP 64 and networked it to one running
Windows XP. Everything seems to be working great accept that when I try
accessing "User Profiles" the "Program Files" folder or the "Windows" folder
across networks, I get the following error:

[directory] is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if
you have access permissions.

Access is denied.

Now, its the hard drive on the Windows XP PC I want full access to. I
initially right clicked on the HD, went to "Properties" and clicked on the
"Sharing" tab. I have "Share this folder on the network" and "Allow network
users to change my files" both checked. With respect to accessing all OTHER
folders on the HD, I have NO problems.

Under "Help & Support," the explanation on file "file sharing" says:

The sharing option is not available for the Documents and Settings, Program
Files and WINDOWS system folders. In addition, you cannot share folders in
other user's profiles.


So my question is, how do I get full access to ALL the folders on the HD?
Kind of beats the purpose of file sharing when you can't access most of what
is on the other PC. I'm trying to move some of my files from my old user
profile on the other PC to my new one. I just want to make the entire HD
accessible... I don't want to have to go and share individual folders if
avoidable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Salahuddin,

This sounds like Simple File Sharing, or using Guest with Classic File Sharing.
You can't share those folders under Guest, you have to use an authenticated
login (non-Guest).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>

 

[Guest]

Sounds like you're right on the money with that description Chuck. So it
looks like I have to make myself part of some domain... which I'm not sure
exactly how to do. I see where Windows 64 Professional allows me to change
my network ID and add a domain, but Windows XP Home doesn't have the same
option. Its under Control Panel>System>Computer Name. The link you gave me
helped, but either its a little over my head or it doesn't tell me how to
change my computer from being a "guest" to being a "non-guest."

I just set up a new PC with Windows XP 64 and networked it to one running
Windows XP. Everything seems to be working great accept that when I try
accessing "User Profiles" the "Program Files" folder or the "Windows" folder
across networks, I get the following error:

[directory] is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if
you have access permissions.

Access is denied.

Now, its the hard drive on the Windows XP PC I want full access to. I
initially right clicked on the HD, went to "Properties" and clicked on the
"Sharing" tab. I have "Share this folder on the network" and "Allow network
users to change my files" both checked. With respect to accessing all OTHER
folders on the HD, I have NO problems.

Under "Help & Support," the explanation on file "file sharing" says:

The sharing option is not available for the Documents and Settings, Program
Files and WINDOWS system folders. In addition, you cannot share folders in
other user's profiles.


So my question is, how do I get full access to ALL the folders on the HD?
Kind of beats the purpose of file sharing when you can't access most of what
is on the other PC. I'm trying to move some of my files from my old user
profile on the other PC to my new one. I just want to make the entire HD
accessible... I don't want to have to go and share individual folders if
avoidable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Salahuddin,

This sounds like Simple File Sharing, or using Guest with Classic File Sharing.
You can't share those folders under Guest, you have to use an authenticated
login (non-Guest).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>

 

[Chuck]

I just set up a new PC with Windows XP 64 and networked it to one running
Windows XP. Everything seems to be working great accept that when I try
accessing "User Profiles" the "Program Files" folder or the "Windows" folder
across networks, I get the following error:

[directory] is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if
you have access permissions.

Access is denied.

Now, its the hard drive on the Windows XP PC I want full access to. I
initially right clicked on the HD, went to "Properties" and clicked on the
"Sharing" tab. I have "Share this folder on the network" and "Allow network
users to change my files" both checked. With respect to accessing all OTHER
folders on the HD, I have NO problems.

Under "Help & Support," the explanation on file "file sharing" says:

The sharing option is not available for the Documents and Settings, Program
Files and WINDOWS system folders. In addition, you cannot share folders in
other user's profiles.


So my question is, how do I get full access to ALL the folders on the HD?
Kind of beats the purpose of file sharing when you can't access most of what
is on the other PC. I'm trying to move some of my files from my old user
profile on the other PC to my new one. I just want to make the entire HD
accessible... I don't want to have to go and share individual folders if
avoidable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Salahuddin,

This sounds like Simple File Sharing, or using Guest with Classic File Sharing.
You can't share those folders under Guest, you have to use an authenticated
login (non-Guest).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>

Sounds like you're right on the money with that description Chuck. So it
looks like I have to make myself part of some domain... which I'm not sure
exactly how to do. I see where Windows 64 Professional allows me to change
my network ID and add a domain, but Windows XP Home doesn't have the same
option. Its under Control Panel>System>Computer Name. The link you gave me
helped, but either its a little over my head or it doesn't tell me how to
change my computer from being a "guest" to being a "non-guest."

Salahuddin,

No, you do not have to join a domain. Workgroup authentication will work fine.
But you do have to read the articles and links.

If you have enough tech skills to load XP 64, you have enough to read my
articles, and follow instructions.
Enable Classic File Sharing (XP Pro and 64 - NOT XP Home):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
Make Classic File Sharing Work:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>

Remember XP Home is stuck with Simple File Sharing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple>
You will not be able to share C:\Windows etc under XP Home.

 

[KiwiBrian]

"Chuck" wrote

Remember XP Home is stuck with Simple File Sharing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple>
You will not be able to share C:\Windows etc under XP Home.

Chuck your artcles are superb but I have a query re the above page.
It is the use of the term "server".
Going to the hyperlink from the first mention doesn't help with my
confusion.
If I have two pcs networked with a crossover cable between LAN ports are
they both set up identically, and the term "server" or "client" only is
determined by which is being used by the user to access data from the other?
Or in some way and for some reason is one always the "server" and the other
always the "client" in this configuration?

Brian Tozer

 

[Chuck]

"Chuck" wrote


Chuck your artcles are superb but I have a query re the above page.
It is the use of the term "server".
Going to the hyperlink from the first mention doesn't help with my
confusion.
If I have two pcs networked with a crossover cable between LAN ports are
they both set up identically, and the term "server" or "client" only is
determined by which is being used by the user to access data from the other?
Or in some way and for some reason is one always the "server" and the other
always the "client" in this configuration?

Brian Tozer

Brian,

I don't put a link on every word "server". but I do have it linked in at least
one instance / article. A "server" is any computer that shares files, ie almost
every Windows computer. So the term "client" and "server" is relevant to
current activity. When a computer is accessing data from another, it's a
client, and when a computer is providing data to a client, it's a server.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/simple-network-definition.html>

 

[Philip Ashley]

Im not sure if you're into using ftp, but I find it a very useful
alternative way of accessing files on remote computers. With the permissions
set on the ftp server you can of course access any folders.
I know it isnt popular with some, but in my experience it works very well.
Filezilla server and client is a good example.

Philip Ashley