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File sharing doesn't respond
I have XP, and file sharing is on. However, I can't share any files or folders. When I right click on the file/folder that I want to share, then go to sharing and security or properties, it doesn't do anything. Even when I open the folder and...
Tags: file-sharing, jwilliams@..., Simple File Sharing, Use Simple File Sharing, windows
Q&A 2005-03-02

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Windows XP Pro File Sharing Interface Switcher VB script
Windows XP Pro's Simple File Sharing interface makes it easy to set up common file sharing arrangements, but doesn't allow you to set individual NTFS permissions for each user--a task the Classic File Sharing interface found in Windows 2000 allowed. The Windows interface lets you manually disable the Simple File...
Tags: Microsoft VBScript, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, File-sharing, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Peer To Peer (P2P), Operating Systems, Software, Internet
Download resources 2005-05-19
losing file permissions
I have an XP P2P network and am losing the Everyone permission on a shared file whenever the hosting machine is shut down. The rights are set to NOT inherit for both folder and file...any thoughts or suggestions where to look?shot in dark (don't kill me for guessing)you have Simple...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Peer to peer (P2P)
Q&A 2005-09-06
XP to XP - can't share files one way
Have a desktop and a laptop. The desktop has XP Home and the laptop has XP Pro.If I share a file on the laptop, the desktop can access it, but when trying to share files and printers from the desktop, the laptop gets errors that it can't access or...
Tags: desktop, laptop computer, dmartin@..., software, security, hardware, networking, Microsoft Windows XP, printer
Discussion threads 2007-01-15
WIndows XP HOME - Sharing TAB
I couldnt make the share as the check box was grey out..anyone can help me?enable file sharingHi! Try enabling Simple File Sharing first (How? Read Below)- Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.- Open the Tools menu and choose...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Construction, rzwoo@..., computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Discussion threads 2007-10-31
Can't set Network Sharing Permissions
I am running XP Pro and I can't set sharing permissions for any folders I can only select whether or not I want to share them and not who I want to be able to access them. The screen isn't even showing up allowing individual permissions. What am I doing...
Tags: file-sharing, markyp23@..., network, permission, windows
Q&A 2005-01-16
Improved File Sharing For Windows XP
Could anyone tell me if there is an improved way of file sharing for Windows XP other than the standard printer and file sharing option?I'm sharing an office space with 4 other people who are freelancers and I would like to limit the sharing of my files between my computer...
Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), benjamin@..., file-sharing, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-04-03
File sharing - set permissions on XP Pro for limited
Can someone please walk me through setting permissions on XP Pro for file sharing with limited number of users? I only want one user on a separate computer in the network to be able to share....no one else. It's a peer to peer network, computers are in workgroups...
Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Microsoft Windows XP, PRODUCTIVITY, Advertising & Promotion, teresatat@..., file-sharing, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Discussion threads 2007-06-15
Disable Simple File Sharing
Windows XP uses a new streamlined method of sharing files, called 'Simple file sharing,' by default. This method is similar to the system used with Windows 9x/ME in that it does not check user credentials before allowing access to the share. The only option a person can specify is whether...
Tags: Security, Method, Microsoft Windows XP, File-sharing, Microsoft Windows, Peer To Peer (P2P), Operating Systems, Software, Internet
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P2P file-sharing policy
Many organizations have policies that cover acceptable e-mail and Internet use, but P2P file-sharing applications don't always get the attention they deserve. We've updated this simple but explicit policy that you can use to establish clear restrictions for your organization or clients.
Tags: P2P, File-sharing, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet
Download resources 2005-03-24
XP Guest Account Issue
We recently networked two XP Professional stand-alone workstations and shared folders on each to the other for all users. For some reason the guest account was automatically opened up. I disable guest and users cannot get to the shared folders on the other workstations. Pls help. ...
Tags: guest, workstation, XP Guest, Simple File Sharing, windows, security, AThom10731@..., hardware, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2006-02-18
Cant access shared folder over network
People cant access my shared folder.. It prompts for username & password... But i didnt set any password...It used to work last time.... After reformatting my laptop this occured...What should i do?file sharing problemHi! There are certain things you can check to make sure that the users are being allowed...
Tags: Firewalls, Peer to peer (P2P), guyderam@..., network
Discussion threads 2007-09-18
CAN'T ACCESS PCS ON A HOME NETWORK
I recently had an update from MS for service pack 2. I installed the updates and restarted the pc as instructed. I have 3 pcs wired into a router and until that point I had full access of shared files between them all. After the install of...
Tags: file-sharing, home network, Microsoft Access, network, password, PC, PCS, Service Pack 2, shared folder, simple file sharing, stevenpmarks@..., windows
Q&A 2005-06-06
print sharing
What is meant by print sharing?Apart from the usual and simple definition of sharing a printer over a network, are there any other answers?
Tags: Printers, chaitu_coolwhizz@...
Discussion threads 2007-10-02
peer to peer network
Help i have 2 computers connected peer to peer with win xp srv pack 2. I can ping the other machine but when I try acces shared documents am told I dont have log in rights to access the computer help what do I do?Check that Simple File sharing is...
Tags: firewall, network, olei, P2P, Simple File Sharing, windows
Q&A 2005-03-21
access and permissions problem
I have recently setup up a small network of 5 machines all using xp professional. I have given it a workgroup name and have no problems sharing files and folders between all machines. However one of the machines is to be used for accounts and the machine i'll be...
Tags: permission, cfordjour@..., it management, accounts machine
Q&A 2006-06-28
2 people accessing 1 Excel 2000 Spreadsheet
I have a Windows 2003 server R2 Sp1 and XP SP2 workstations with Office 2000. Occasionally 2 users are able to access the same excel 2000 spreadsheet at the same time without receiving a file open notice until the second user tries to save the file. Then they receive...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Patches, Eschnepper@..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, spreadsheet
Discussion threads 2007-08-16
sharing tab is missing
dear all...i have the following problem in my company i have windows 2003 domain, all users connected to that domain, the problem is that any limited users " domain users" cant see the sharing tab in the folder properties,only admins can access sharing tab,but company work flow and requirments needs...
Tags: O_MEL7EM@...
Discussion threads 2007-09-26
Security tab missing
We are running Windows XP professional with sp2 and a setting must have gotten changed on some of them because on some of the computers when you right click on the folder the security tab is missing. How do I get the security tab back?This sounds like simple file sharing...
Tags: security, Security Tab, Sue T, windows
Q&A 2005-06-18
WinXp can't access file sharing on Win98
Hi..,I have a question to ask about file sharing,the situasion is that in my company network have a WinXP and Win98 OS the problem are that Win98 cannott access WinXP sharing folder but WinXp can acces to Win98 folder sharing , either using IP or browsing from network , from...
Tags: file-sharing, azwan06@..., Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-11-13
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