Re: Sharing User Profiles, Program Files and Windows Folders

On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:36:04 -0700, "Salahuddin"
<Salahuddin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:31:32 -0700, "Salahuddin"
>> <Salahuddin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> >I just set up a new PC with Windows XP 64 and networked it to one running
>> >Windows XP. Everything seems to be working great accept that when I try
>> >accessing "User Profiles" the "Program Files" folder or the "Windows" folder
>> >across networks, I get the following error:
>> >
>> >[directory] is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if
>> >you have access permissions.
>> >
>> >Access is denied.
>> >
>> >Now, its the hard drive on the Windows XP PC I want full access to. I
>> >initially right clicked on the HD, went to "Properties" and clicked on the
>> >"Sharing" tab. I have "Share this folder on the network" and "Allow network
>> >users to change my files" both checked. With respect to accessing all OTHER
>> >folders on the HD, I have NO problems.
>> >
>> >Under "Help & Support," the explanation on file "file sharing" says:
>> >
>> >The sharing option is not available for the Documents and Settings, Program
>> >Files and WINDOWS system folders. In addition, you cannot share folders in
>> >other user's profiles.
>> >
>> >
>> >So my question is, how do I get full access to ALL the folders on the HD?
>> >Kind of beats the purpose of file sharing when you can't access most of what
>> >is on the other PC. I'm trying to move some of my files from my old user
>> >profile on the other PC to my new one. I just want to make the entire HD
>> >accessible... I don't want to have to go and share individual folders if
>> >avoidable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
>>
>> Salahuddin,
>>
>> This sounds like Simple File Sharing, or using Guest with Classic File Sharing.
>> You can't share those folders under Guest, you have to use an authenticated
>> login (non-Guest).
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>

>Sounds like you're right on the money with that description Chuck. So it
>looks like I have to make myself part of some domain... which I'm not sure
>exactly how to do. I see where Windows 64 Professional allows me to change
>my network ID and add a domain, but Windows XP Home doesn't have the same
>option. Its under Control Panel>System>Computer Name. The link you gave me
>helped, but either its a little over my head or it doesn't tell me how to
>change my computer from being a "guest" to being a "non-guest."

Salahuddin,

No, you do not have to join a domain. Workgroup authentication will work fine.
But you do have to read the articles and links.

If you have enough tech skills to load XP 64, you have enough to read my
articles, and follow instructions.
Enable Classic File Sharing (XP Pro and 64 - NOT XP Home):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
Make Classic File Sharing Work:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>

Remember XP Home is stuck with Simple File Sharing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple>
You will not be able to share C:\Windows etc under XP Home.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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