Control Acsess To Shared Docs

Hi Guys, I have a very simple problem. I have a microsoft wireless router
with 3 computers on it. 2 laptops, 1 desktop. I currently have a folder on my
network that i would like to deny acsess to a user on the desktop. The laptop
& desktop use win xp pro. The network is fine. The desktop is wired to the
network but i am the administrator on the laptop. we can all view & use each
others docs. when i go the the folders properties, then in the sharing tab, i
click permissions. i cannot see other users from computers when i try to load
users from other locations i can only see my computers name. How can i just
deny acsees to certain users on that desktop to my shared folder on the
network?........ what can i do???? HEEELLPP!!! :<

well u could 1 make an security certificat or 2 use a program i like a
specific one i recinly obtaned was floder lock 2.0 i cant get access to the
folders what ever i tryed unless i have the pass --- u can hide
it -cut or drag it to a new drive removeable or CD-floppy or shared progams
file -pic folders ecct......!!

there has to be a way windows can do this without the use of a 3rd party
program or certificates...all i wana do is deny one user acsess to my folder
on my network...but i can't seem to apply permissions to the user on the
other computer.......

"sprytown" wrote:

>
> well u could 1 make an security certificat or 2 use a program i like a
> specific one i recinly obtaned was floder lock 2.0 i cant get access to the
> folders what ever i tryed unless i have the pass --- u can hide
> it -cut or drag it to a new drive removeable or CD-floppy or shared progams
> file -pic folders ecct......!!

Richie wrote:

> there has to be a way windows can do this without the use of a 3rd
> party program or certificates...all i wana do is deny one user acsess
> to my folder on my network...but i can't seem to apply permissions to
> the user on the other computer.......
>
> "sprytown" wrote:
>
>>
>> well u could 1 make an security certificat or 2 use a program i like
>> a specific one i recinly obtaned was floder lock 2.0 i cant get
>> access to the
>> folders what ever i tryed unless i have the pass --- u
>> can hide
>> it -cut or drag it to a new drive removeable or CD-floppy or shared
>> progams
>> file -pic folders ecct......!!

XP uses permissions to allow access to resources. You didn't mention
whether you have XP Pro or not. With Pro, you have the ability to make
fine-grained permissions and user groups. If you have Pro, make a new
user group and add the users who you want to have access to the
folders. Don't forget yourself. Then set the permissions on the folder
accordingly. Please be aware that if you have other users on that
system who are administrators, they could change the permissions or add
themselves to the group.

If you have XP Home (or the other users are administrators), zip the
folder and set a password that only you know. Here is more information
to help you:

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: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

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 Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

1) I do have XP pro on both the laptop & the desktop

2) so what you are telling me is that EVERYONE on my network has to be added
to my computer so i can then organize permissions for users?.....you see i
can only organize permissions for users on my laptop....how about all the
users on the Desktop? this desktop isn't mine it's my neighbors......if
so...if they create a new account....they can just logon to the network &
have acsess to the folder because i haven't added them to my
computer?......here let me explain the pure situation...

One folder called "Richies Documents" has a folder inside that i want to
deny acsess to a certain user from a computer on my network. i do want
everyone else to acsees it. for some reason i can only set permissions for
users on MY Laptop. How can i set permission for users on other computers on
my network. Were all connected through a wireless microsoft base station.