RE: Private Files

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From: Luke (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/21/04


Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:42:07 -0700

Hi, Yes you're right in thinking that the administrator
should be able to check the box but sometimes a
configuration problem could alter this. You may find
these KB Articles useful. There reference numbers
are:304040 and 307874,just enter this in the KB search at
www.microsoft.com/support.
Let me know how you get on, Luke.
>-----Original Message-----
>I'll have to check the account, but shouldn't the
administrative account be able to change the 'mark as
private' selection? Also, checking your later
recommendation - thanks...
>
>"Luke" wrote:
>
>> Hi, Does the folder belong to your user account?
>> You may also want to check the following:
>> -Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
>> -Click Performance and Maintenance, click
Administrative
>> Tools, expand Services and Applications, and then
double-
>> click Services.
>> -Right-click the Server service, and then click Start.
>>
>> What is the sharing status of the folder?
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >On a small home workgroup of XP Pro & Home systems,
>> using a 4 node hub, a "grayed out" check in the 'Make
>> this folder private' check box is preventing me (the
>> administrator) from unchecking the box. I beleive it
is
>> preventing me from allowing some files to be copied
>> between members of the workgroup. How do I remove the
>> check from that box?
>> >.
>> >
>>
>.
>



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