Private area in an XP Pier to Pier

I have a very small network running XP pier to pier and the majority of the
information is stored on 1 computer for backup puroposes and the information
is stored in "Shared Folders" on that machine. I need to have an area that
holds some cofidential information and I would like to make that folder
available to certain people with the right password.
Is there anyway I can alocate an area that requires a password if accessed
from any other machine. With my limited knowledge, I can only achieve a
situation whereevery machine is available on the system or where I get the
dialogue "you do not have acces, consult the system administrator"

Any help appreciated.

Ray C

Ray C wrote:

I have a very small network running XP pier to pier and the majority of
the information is stored on 1 computer for backup puroposes and the
information is stored in "Shared Folders" on that machine. I need to have
an area that holds some cofidential information and I would like to make
that folder available to certain people with the right password.
Is there anyway I can alocate an area that requires a password if accessed
from any other machine. With my limited knowledge, I can only achieve a
situation whereevery machine is available on the system or where I get the
dialogue "you do not have acces, consult the system administrator"

In a peer-to-peer network (Workgroup), authentication is done at the local
level. It also depends on whether you have XP Home or Pro (you didn't say).
Here is some general information:

XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating
systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about
permissions):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents
"private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe
mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get
into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up.
This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode.

Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to compressed folder") and then open the
zip file, you will find an option under file"add a password". Otherwise, use
third-party software. Google "password protect folders".

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Ray C wrote:

I have a very small network running XP pier to pier and the majority of
the information is stored on 1 computer for backup puroposes and the
information is stored in "Shared Folders" on that machine. I need to have
an area that holds some cofidential information and I would like to make
that folder available to certain people with the right password.
Is there anyway I can alocate an area that requires a password if accessed
from any other machine. With my limited knowledge, I can only achieve a
situation whereevery machine is available on the system or where I get the
dialogue "you do not have acces, consult the system administrator"

In a peer-to-peer network (Workgroup), authentication is done at the local
level. It also depends on whether you have XP Home or Pro (you didn't say).
Here is some general information:

XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating
systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about
permissions):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents
"private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe
mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get
into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up.
This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode.

Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to compressed folder") and then open the
zip file, you will find an option under file"add a password". Otherwise, use
third-party software. Google "password protect folders".

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

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"Ray C" wrote in message
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I have a very small network running XP pier to pier and the majority of the
information is stored on 1 computer for backup puroposes and the
information
is stored in "Shared Folders" on that machine. I need to have an area that
holds some cofidential information and I would like to make that folder
available to certain people with the right password.
Is there anyway I can alocate an area that requires a password if accessed
from any other machine. With my limited knowledge, I can only achieve a
situation whereevery machine is available on the system or where I get the
dialogue "you do not have acces, consult the system administrator"

Any help appreciated.

Ray C

High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

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"Ray C" wrote in message
...
I have a very small network running XP pier to pier and the majority of the
information is stored on 1 computer for backup puroposes and the
information
is stored in "Shared Folders" on that machine. I need to have an area that
holds some cofidential information and I would like to make that folder
available to certain people with the right password.
Is there anyway I can alocate an area that requires a password if accessed
from any other machine. With my limited knowledge, I can only achieve a
situation whereevery machine is available on the system or where I get the
dialogue "you do not have acces, consult the system administrator"

Any help appreciated.

Ray C

The high salt content in the moisture on most piers is pretty bad too!
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows


"David B." wrote in message
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High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

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The high salt content in the moisture on most piers is pretty bad too!
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows


"David B." wrote in message
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High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

..

They certainly very good for the country's economy and of course
computer OEM's profits. What gave you this stupid idea about
environment? Are you nuts?



David B. wrote:

High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

They certainly very good for the country's economy and of course
computer OEM's profits. What gave you this stupid idea about
environment? Are you nuts?



David B. wrote:

High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

ANONYMOUS wrote:


They certainly very good for the country's economy and of course
computer OEM's profits. What gave you this stupid idea about
environment? Are you nuts?

[sigh]

You completely missed the joke. Just move on and don't worry about it. Or if
you want to understand, go to www.dictionary.com and look up:

pier
peer

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

ANONYMOUS wrote:


They certainly very good for the country's economy and of course
computer OEM's profits. What gave you this stupid idea about
environment? Are you nuts?

[sigh]

You completely missed the joke. Just move on and don't worry about it. Or if
you want to understand, go to www.dictionary.com and look up:

pier
peer

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Idiot

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"ANONYMOUS" wrote in message
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They certainly very good for the country's economy and of course computer
OEM's profits. What gave you this stupid idea about environment? Are you
nuts?



David B. wrote:

High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

Idiot

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"ANONYMOUS" wrote in message
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They certainly very good for the country's economy and of course computer
OEM's profits. What gave you this stupid idea about environment? Are you
nuts?



David B. wrote:

High moisture environments (piers) are not good for your computers.

On Aug 17, 2:41*pm, "David B." wrote:
Idiot

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Hey Nutter,

Your sister is embarrassing herself by selling her body in downtown
Texas.

She is good at oral but there is always a room for improvement.


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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

On Aug 17, 2:41*pm, "David B." wrote:
Idiot

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Hey Nutter,

Your sister is embarrassing herself by selling her body in downtown
Texas.

She is good at oral but there is always a room for improvement.


--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html