Re: File sharing security
- From: "Steve Winograd [MVP]" <winograd@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 23:37:02 -0600
In article <ddp7ne$2vmn$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Robertm"
<Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Before enabling file sharing, I'd like to control access to the folder.
>Windows seems to speak about this but when I use the network setup wizard it
>gives only two choices, sharing enabled or disabled. I'd like to enable
>sharing but deny access if the person doesn't have the correct password. Is
>this possible with XP Home? The help section says to password protect
>folders but doesn't say how to do it. I can buy a utility that will encrypt
>files and folders but if Windows XP has the capability, I'll let Windows do
>it.
>
>Bob
I'm sorry, but Windows XP doesn't have passwords for shared disks and
folders. If the help section says that XP has passwords, it's wrong.
What's the title of that section?
Here are some ways to control access in Home Edition.
1. Create a hidden share and only tell selected people about it. I've
written a web page with details:
Windows XP Simple File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm
2. Assign a password to the "Guest" account. When other people try
to access anything on your computer, they'll be prompted to enter the
password:
a. Click Start | Run.
b. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK.
c. Under "Users for this computer", click Guest.
d. Click Reset Password, enter a password, and click OK.
3. Create a compressed folder and define a password for it. Everyone
who accesses the folder, from the local computer or from the network,
must specify the password to access the files in the compressed
folder. This Microsoft Knowledge Base article has details:
HOW TO: Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306531
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