Use simple file sharing (Recommended)

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I cannot find this under the View tab in Folder Options. Why is this?

I'm trying to give permission to my files and i need to disable Use simple
file sharing (Recommended) to get the security tab and Use simple file
sharing (Recommended) is nowhere to be found.

Why is this?
 
See one the articles that applies Home Edition below.

[[Note You cannot turn off simple file sharing in Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition.]]
How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP
APPLIES TO: Professional Edition only
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307874

How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in
Windows XP
APPLIES TO: Home Edition & Professional Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders in Windows XP
APPLIES TO: Professional Edition only
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419

[[Simple File Sharing is always turned on in Windows XP Home Edition-based
computers.]]
How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
APPLIES TO: Home Edition & Professional Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
APPLIES TO: Home Edition & Professional Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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