Re: Restrict access to my computer
From: Steve Winograd [MVP] (winograd_at_pobox.com)
Date: 09/09/04
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Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2004 13:21:20 -0600
In article <8d4401c49665$cbeebaa0$a301280a@phx.gbl>, "Thomas"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Hi everyone!
>
>In my school we have a pretty huge network, for which I'd
>like to make sure that not everyone has complete access
>to my shared folders.
>How do I make an authentication screen show up on every
>computer that wants to access mine, so that the person
>trying to gain access has to authenticate himself with a
>username and password assigned by me?
>
>Thanks for your help in advance!
If the school network is set up as a domain, consult with the network
administrator on how to do what you want. The domain controller, not
your computer, will handle user authorization.
If the school network is set up as a workgroup, the solution depends
on what version of Windows XP your computer has.
If it has Windows XP Professional, disable simple file sharing and set
up access control on your shared folders. Ron Lowe and I have written
a web page with full details:
Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
If it has Windows XP Home Edition, access control lists aren't
available. Instead, assign a network password to the Guest account.
Other people who want to access your computer will have to provide
that password:
1. Click Start | Run.
2. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK:
3. Click Guest.
4. Click Reset Password.
5. Enter and confirm the password.
-- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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