microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

Malke,

I just tried it using the first article you mentioned. Apperently I'm doing
something wrong as I can't get it to work.

I turned off simple file sharing.
I created a user account (Cindy) on my machine and gave it a password.
I right-clicked on the folder I wanted to share, marked it to be shared, and
gave it a share name.
I went to Permissions, added the user Cindy, and gave that user Full Control.
Next I went to the Security tab and made sure the the user Cindy had Full
Control
Once I was finished with all of this, I went to another machine and tried to
access the folder on my machine.
When I tried to access it, it asked for a username and password.
I entered the username "Cindy" and the password that I had assigned the
account, but it won't let me in.
What am I missing?

Mike



"Malke" wrote:

> Mike wrote:
>
> > Is there any way to password protect a shared folder in XP Pro?
> >
> > I am on a network that is set up as a workgroup.
> > I am running Windows XP Professional.
> > There are many people on this workgroup network.
> > I would like to share a folder on my C: drive for files used between three
> > of us.
> > I don't want the rest of the workgroup to have access to the files.
> > I don't have any control over the network setup.
> > I can only control the settings on my computer.
> > Can I share a folder on my computer and then password protect it so that
> > only those who have the password can access the folder and its contents.
>
> 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
>
> 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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