Re: Sharing properties for drives

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rouz_at_nscomcast.net)
Date: 11/25/03 

Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 02:33:35 GMT

First thing to check is that the problem box is using ntfs and that simple file
sharing is disabled in explorer/tools/folder options/view - use simple file sharing
is not selected. --- Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;HU;304040

"woja" <woja@paradise.net.nz> wrote in message news:bpud0o$2is$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi,
>
> I have a workgroup with win2k pro, winXP pro and win98 machines. One of
> the XP machines does not show the Permissions button on the Sharing tab
> of the properties *** for the local hard drives, and I've also noticed
> that the Security tab is not visible either. This is creating a problem
> because I want to be able to remove "Full Control" from the "Everyone"
> group that seems to be set at the moment - someone on the Windows 98
> machine can browse the folders on the XP machine without authentication
> (which I do not want!).
>
> Also, if I go through Computer Management - Shared Folders - Shares and
> right click a share, the only options on the menu are Refresh and Help.
> I cannot create a new file share there or change the properties of any
> of the existing shares.
>
> I've also noticed that I cannot connect to this troublesome machine via
> Computer Management on another computer on the network, (but can connect
> the other machines), I get an "Error 5: Access Is Denied" error.
>
> In all cases I am logged on as a member of the Administrators group. I
> don't have these same problems with another XP machine on the same
> workgroup.
>
> Can anyone help? Thank you very much - it's creating a bit of a headache.
>
> Roger
>

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