Write access to Program Files folders

[John Franklin]

I have three XP Pro machines connected as a workgroup (i.e. no domain
controller). I need an administrator to be able to copy files from any one
computer to the Program Fils folders of any other (as well as to be able to
access all other folders).

So far as I can tell the configuration of all 3 computers is the same (and
Program Files folder permissions the same), but although I can copy files
successfully between two of the machines, I cannot do so to the third. I get
an 'access denied' error.

What do I have to do to make all 3 machines fully accessible to an
administrator?

NB: The administrator has an identical account and password on each machine.

John Franklin

 

[Malke]

I have three XP Pro machines connected as a workgroup (i.e. no domain
controller). I need an administrator to be able to copy files from any
one computer to the Program Fils folders of any other (as well as to
be able to access all other folders).

So far as I can tell the configuration of all 3 computers is the same
(and Program Files folder permissions the same), but although I can
copy files successfully between two of the machines, I cannot do so to
the third. I get an 'access denied' error.

What do I have to do to make all 3 machines fully accessible to an
administrator?

NB: The administrator has an identical account and password on each
machine.

Check the Simple Sharing setting on the inaccessible machine. It is
probably different than the other two boxen. Find the setting in Folder
Options>View. Here's an explanation:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.

Malke

 

[John Franklin]

Many thanks for this, Malke, together with the explanation. I also needed to
change permissions on the share used to connect (or use c$).

John

 

[Malke]

Many thanks for this, Malke, together with the explanation. I also
needed to change permissions on the share used to connect (or use c$).

You're welcome. Glad you got it sorted and thanks for taking the time to
let me know.

Malke