Re: Cannot Find NTFS Permissions in Windows XP

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 09/26/04


Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 14:34:32 -0600

Simple File Sharing is hard wired in windows XP Home.
For windows XP Home, you need to go to Safe Mode:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/private.htm

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Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Nick List" <nicklist@gmail.com> wrote in message 
news:3e2201c4a407$4e7eddc0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>I have Win XP Home edition loaded on a drive with 2 NTFS
> partitions.  I want to lock down NTFS permissions a
> little tighter on both partitions.  However, the Security
> tab does not appear under properties for the partitions
> or any sub-folders.  Microsoft documentation says the
> Security tab can be turned on by going to Control Panel -
>> Appearance & Themes -> Folder Options.  On the View
> tab, under Advanced settings, clear Use simple file
> sharing [Recommended].
>
> Appearance & Themes does not show up in my Control
> Panel.  I found Folder Options, but there is no Advanced
> Settings on the View tab, and there is no option for Use
> Simple File Sharing on the View tab.  The account I am
> logged in with is in the Adminstrator group.  I also
> looked to see if I missed any Windows components under
> Add Remove Programs.  Can anyone point me in the right
> direction.  Thanks. 


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