Re: Please Read the Post: How to deny access to a folder in NTFS to a user ?

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers@nospam.cableone.net)
Date: 02/21/03 

From: "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@nospam.cableone.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:26:52 -0700

Greetings --

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

Bruce Chambers
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm 

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"Squire" <anonymous@msn.com> wrote in message 
news:026501c2d933$43c700b0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I'm kind of frustrated that I have to post 3 times a
> question that is being described in detail and I'm
> getting answers that show they are not reading my
> question in full. I need to know how to deny access to a
> folder in NTFS for a given user. Please read my posts
> below and see that none of the answers given apply or
> have been tried with no solution. I appreciate any help
> but in order to be helpful I need somebody that takes the
> time to read the post and question.
>
> Thanks
>
> ---------------------
>
> [quote]In Pro uncheck Simplified sharing at bottom of
> View tab in Folder Options and you will then have
> a Security tab in the properties of NTFS folders.[/quote]
>
> [b]This does not work as I have stated below![/b]
>
> -- 
> Roger Abell
> MS MVP (Security, Windows), MCDBA,  MCSE both
> Associate Expert - Windows XP ExpertZone
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
> "Squire" <ss@anonymous.com> wrote in message
> news:010701c2d784$84023fb0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > Hello!
> >
> > I have WindowsXP Pro in a home computer. I'm not in a
> > network (other than a cable net connection). My
> computer
> > is used by different family members and I would like to
> > deny access to users of "Guest Account" to a specific
> > folder in my 3rd drive (NTFS). These are physically
> > independent drives not partioned drives.
> >
> > C:drive...hardrive #1...FAT32 (has WindowsOS system)
> > D:drive...hardrtive#2...FAT32
> > E:drive...hardrive #3...NTFS (Work folder-would like to
> > deny access to a specific folder)
> >
> > "Use File Sharing" is UNCHECKED for all folders on all
> > drives but no Permission Tab is available in the NTFS
> > drive.
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > My User Accounts are as follow:
> >
> > Main Administrator...password protected
> > Second Administrator...password protected (Limited
> > Account)
> > Guest Account (Guest On)
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > Thanks
> > Squire
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > From:  "Steve" <steve@ijsinc.com> Sent:  2/15/2003
> > 8:28:30 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [quote]Right click the drive in any window.
> Goto "Properties",
> > The security tab lies within!
> > WARNING!!!  Read about w2k and xp serurity properties
> > BEFORE you apply them . . .   You can disable access to
> > drives and files if you misapply security, and the
> > discriptions are not always obviouse . . .  such as
> > DENY:
> > Deny overrides Allow, and if you DENY everyone, No-one
> > will have access, even if it's allowed under another
> user
> > or Group.[/quote]
>
> [b]This tab does not exist and I have not ben able to
> activate it as I have also explained[/b]
> >
> >
> > --------------------------
> >
> > Steve:
> >
> > [QUOTE]Right click the drive in any window.
> > Goto "Properties",
> > The security tab lies within![/QUOTE]
> >
> > [b]Well, I just explained that such tab is not there
> > after I go to properties and the FAQ that explains that
> > one should "UNCHECK" Use File Sharing does not
> > reconfigure the security tab on re-boot [/b]. Would you
> > please re-read my question and try answering it again.
> I
> > appreciate your "warning"
> >
> > Squire
> >
> >
> .
>
>

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