How the set the permission in folder sharing

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 ?

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
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

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
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> Don't Panic!

tlee wrote:

> Malke,
>
> Thanks for your information.
> Any website to illustrate the permission setting in WinXP ?

I guess you missed the two links I already gave you. Here's another one:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

Malke,

Thank you



> I guess you missed the two links I already gave you. Here's another one:
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> Don't Panic!