making folders private

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From: Ronald E. Foltz (genfolkc_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: 07/12/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 15:03:35 -0500

I right click the folder, click on "sharing and security", click the
"sharing' tab but the checkbox
"make this folder private" is grayed out..will not allow me to put a
checkmark in it....how can i correct this???? Thanks in advance for any help
R. E. (Gene) Foltz

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