Re: Multiple XP's with File Security
From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 02/13/04
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Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:00:05 -0600
Carl Reining wrote:
> Gidday,
>
> I am running two XP systems on a partitioned FAT32 disk,
> and want to protect one partition's XP OS and files from
> the other. One system is for a teenager who downloads
> freeware and messes up the config for the other system
> which is intended form business and university studies and
> need to be kept reliable.
>
> Can anyone help with instructions, or where to go because
> the microsoft documentation does not cover this.
>
> Regards & Thanks
FAT32 would have to be converted to NTFS in order to gain security on a
user/group level.
Start -> Help and Support
search for:
convert to NTFS
You'll find this in the built in help.
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To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt
1. Open Command Prompt.
2. In the command prompt window, type
3. convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs
For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the ntfs
format.
Notes
- To open command prompt, click Start, point to Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
- You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.
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As well as an entry TRULY detailing the "convert" command.
Also a search on the Microsoft web page or using google brings up:
HOW TO: Convert a FAT16 or FAT32 Volume to NTFS in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307881
If you then search the built in help and support for:
file and folder permissions
You will find such articles as "To set, view, change, or remove file and
folder permissions" and "To set, view, change, or remove special permissions
for files and folders" and better yet, articles such as "Permissions" and
"Best Practices: Access Control".
Seperate users will not keep the one who downloads freeware and crap from
doing so.. Make that account a limited user.. Or just a USER so they cannot
install it.. Or get ready for a never-ending battle with Spyware/Trojans and
such with your Antivirus software and lots of Spyware/Adware removal tools.
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