Re: Hiding files and folders from other users

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/04/04


Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 07:41:56 -0400

Hi,

Control Panel/Folder Options/View tab, uncheck simple file sharing. Click
apply/ok. Now you should be able to access the security tab when you
right-click a folder and select properties (note: you must be using the ntfs
file system). On this tab, you can set access permissions for other user
accounts.

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

-- 
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"Kolin Tregaskes" <kolngNOSPAMPLEASE@tregaskes.co.uk> wrote in message
news:OpjY6%23aYEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Hello,
>
> How can I hide specific files and folders on my machine from other users
who
> use my machine or at least prevent them from accessing the folders or
> opening the files?  I am using Windows XP Pro.
>
> Kol
> e. kolng-NOSPAMPLEASE@tregaskes.co.uk
> w. http://www.e-lusion.co.uk/
> -----------
>
> It is now pitch dark. If you proceed, you will likely fall into a pit.
>
>


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