tlee
Fri Jun 06 22:50:15 PDT 2008
Malke,
Thanks for your information.
Any website to illustrate the permission setting in WinXP ?
Thanks
> tlee wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Do anyone know how the set the permission in folder sharing?
>>
>> In Win98 and WinMe, they can set the password for the folder. If the
>> other
>> PCs access the folder, it require the password for access.
>>
>> How do I set the similar setting in WinXP ?
>
> XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating
> systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with
> that:
>
> How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
> Windows XP (Pro only)
>
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874
>
> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
> Windows
> XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418
>
> By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My
> Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home,
> restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator
> privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the
> computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can
> choose
> Safe Mode.
>
> Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.
>
> Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
> (right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open
> the
> zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password". Otherwise,
> use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".
>
> Malke
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