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Paul
December 5th 03, 08:08 PM
Go to folder options > view > scroll to the bottom and
uncheck "Use simple file sharing (Recommeded)"
>-----Original Message-----
>i am the admin. on the computer. i am trying to
restrict
>others from exploring into the c drive and then through
>the folders into my 'my documents' folder. as of now, i
>couldnt select the keep this folder private option
>because i dont think i am the owner. but to change that
>it says to look for a security tab under properties,
>which there is none, only sharing tab. is it because my
>user name is not represented, and all of my documents
are
>in the default folder? how can i change this, and
>restrict others from viewing my files?
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