Files N Folder Security on Windows XP

[Max]

I have windows XP[pro] installed on my computer and
I have formated my 4 gb HDD as NTFS and that is where my OS
is installed, when I go to set permissions for specific
folder or a file! it will not allow me to do i.e. i dont
have an option which says security which I used to find it
on windows 2000 plz help me!

[Larry]

I have a similar problem where I dont have access to the special
permissions. I am the administrator and only user on my computer. Any help
here would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Larry


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[Bruce Chambers]

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Have you turned off Simple File Sharing?

HOW TO Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder
In WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307874

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"Max" > wrote in message
...
> I have windows XP[pro] installed on my computer and
> I have formated my 4 gb HDD as NTFS and that is where my OS
> is installed, when I go to set permissions for specific
> folder or a file! it will not allow me to do i.e. i dont
> have an option which says security which I used to find it
> on windows 2000 plz help me!

[Peter Hutchison]

On Fri, 11 Jul 2003 21:08:40 -0700, "Max" > wrote:

>I have windows XP[pro] installed on my computer and
>I have formated my 4 gb HDD as NTFS and that is where my OS
>is installed, when I go to set permissions for specific
>folder or a file! it will not allow me to do i.e. i dont
>have an option which says security which I used to find it
>on windows 2000 plz help me!

In Explorer, open Tools, Folder Options, View and disable
Simple File Sharing/Security option.

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
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