Re: File sharing security
- From: Larry Ternowski <Larry Ternowski@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:56:04 -0700
Steve, it sounds like I could use your idea of hidden share files with a VPN?
The VPN user would be the one to have the files hidden from him except for
the one that he needs. Also, on the issue of a VPN, would this work with MS
Home on both computers and a VPN router at the host.? Any other issues that I
should be Aware of?
"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
> 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
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
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