Windows Vista Setting permissions for sharing in a workgroup

I heard that it is not possible to setup permissions for file sharing between users on the same workgroup in a network, and that it can only be done though the use of a domain/network setup. Is this true? I'm referencing the isssue seen here:

http://www.windowsbbs.com/networking/59049-adding-permision-workgroup-computers-file-sharing.html

Basically, I have about 8 computers on the same workgroup and I want to share a folder on one of the PC's in that workgroup with only 4 people. In-order to do this, I need to disable simple file sharing and remove "everyone" from the shared list and only add the users that I want. I'm not going to add all 4 users to each PC, and put the same passwords on each of their accounts just to accomplish this. How else can this be done when the only PC that shows up under "locations" is the local PC which houses the folder that I wish to share!?!

 

Hi, and welcome to the BBS,

Try searching for "file sharing essentials" in Help and Support. Look at the other hits, you should get a good idea of how Vista shares files from those.

Matt