How do I set network user permissions in XP???

[jj1492]

I went to properties, but all it asks is if I want to share it, nothing else... no user permissions, etc. Please help. Thanks.

 

[TssTech2]

go to control panel...admin tools....computer management. Local users and groups must be set up for the user you want to use the shared folder.... Note that you must create a new user with the same name in XP users like 2000 did. That is the only way for someone else to access the drive.

 

[Jonty]

I'd noticed this when first attempting to share folders; I went into Folder Options (in Control Panel) and un-checked Simple File Sharing. Hey presto, accounts, permissions, etc etc.

Regards,

Jonty.

 

[jj1492]

Thanks Jonty, worked like a charm. How come XP set up this way for me, but set up the way I wanted on my friend's machine?