Re: Protected "Program Files"

In article <MmZue.52136$Ph4.1452122@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Budd
Paul" <buddpaul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>"Program Files" is the only folder on my computer using XP Pro on my
>>network. How can I access the programs and files in this folder.
>
>That should read "Program Files" is the only protected folder on my computer

I suspect that there are other protected folders: "Windows", and
individual users' folders within "Documents and Settings".

If so, the solution is to disable simple file sharing:

1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".

If simple file sharing is already disabled, check the share
permissions on "Program Files", and make sure that the "Everyone"
group has permission.
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