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July 2nd 09, 02:36 PM
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Share folders only with workgroup members - how to
Friends are visiting from out of state and connected to my secure home
network with their laptop for internet access. We were surprised that they could also see my shared folders even though our workgroup names are different. Is there a way to restrict shared folder access to only members of my workgroup - specifically, allow only the 3 computers (2-XP, 1-Vista) on my home network to see each other's shared folders? Thank you. 
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July 2nd 09, 03:17 PM
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Share folders only with workgroup members - how to
Bill W wrote:
Friends are visiting from out of state and connected to my secure home network with their laptop for internet access. We were surprised that they could also see my shared folders even though our workgroup names are different. Is there a way to restrict shared folder access to only members of my workgroup - specifically, allow only the 3 computers (2-XP, 1-Vista) on my home network to see each other's shared folders? Workgroups are a cosmetic organizational device only; they provide no security. Security for files/folders is not done by computer (Workgroup members) but by *user*. Vista Identity Management and Access Control - TechNet - http://tinyurl.com/6fncvr 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 configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about permissions): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 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. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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July 2nd 09, 04:32 PM
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Share folders only with workgroup members - how to
Bill W wrote:
Thank you for your help. This is exactly what I need. Thanks again. You're very welcome. Happy to help. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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July 2nd 09, 09:01 PM
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Share folders only with workgroup members - how to
Thank you for your help. This is exactly what I need. Thanks again.
"Malke" wrote in message ... Bill W wrote: Friends are visiting from out of state and connected to my secure home network with their laptop for internet access. We were surprised that they could also see my shared folders even though our workgroup names are different. Is there a way to restrict shared folder access to only members of my workgroup - specifically, allow only the 3 computers (2-XP, 1-Vista) on my home network to see each other's shared folders? Workgroups are a cosmetic organizational device only; they provide no security. Security for files/folders is not done by computer (Workgroup members) but by *user*. Vista Identity Management and Access Control - TechNet - http://tinyurl.com/6fncvr 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 configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about permissions): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 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. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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July 28th 09, 06:53 AM
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Share folders only with workgroup members - how to
On Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:36:07 -0600, "Bill W" wrote:
Friends are visiting from out of state and connected to my secure home network with their laptop for internet access. We were surprised that they could also see my shared folders even though our workgroup names are different. Is there a way to restrict shared folder access to only members of my workgroup - specifically, allow only the 3 computers (2-XP, 1-Vista) on my home network to see each other's shared folders? Thank you. No, there isn't. Workgroups serve no practical purpose. In particular, they don't provide any type of access control. A computer in any workgroup can access a computer in any workgroup. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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