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setting password for file sharing over network

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Khan82, 2002/03/12.

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  1. 2002/03/12
    Khan82

    Khan82 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm new to Windos XP. Previously I'm using Windows 98. For what I know, the Win98 provides the function to create password for each single folder shared over the network. Now, I'm using WinXP. How can I set the password as in Win98?
     
  2. 2002/03/13
    Rod

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    Because Windows XP uses true user profiles, all of which can have their own passwords, I don't believe that you can password protect each shared folder. Rather you designate which files are to be shared. To do this;

    Start Windows Explorer, right click on the folder you want to share, select Properties from the pop-up menu, and click on the Sharing tab.

    Mid-way down the page you'll also see an area entitled "Network Sharing and Security. If you want to include this as a shared folder place a checkmark in "Share this folder on the network ". Unless you want to give others the ability to change files within this folder remove the checkmark from the box entitled "Allow network users to change my files ".

    At the bottom of the same window you'll see a link entitled "Learn More About Sharing and Security ". Click on this link to read more on this subject.

    Hope this helps. :)
     
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