Re: Win XP Sp2 - Missing Security Tab

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 10/22/05 

Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:07:53 -0400

In XP Pro, open Windows Explorer and go to Tools, Folder Options, View. Scroll down and uncheck Use simple file sharing.

In XP Home, by default, you can only see the Security tab when booted in Safe Mode.

How Do I Get the Security Tab in Properties - XP Home (makes the Security tab appear outside of Safe Mode)
http://www.dougknox.com, Win XP Tips section

Additionally, your hard disk must be formatted with the NTFS file system to see the Security tab, at all. 

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Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
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"Gary" <Gary@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6F0E32A5-8C03-4E3A-95CA-14A7091E8157@microsoft.com...
>I am unable to see the Security Tab  by looking at the properties of a folder 
> called c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\
> 
> I only see 3 tabs on my screen and I don't know how to get the security tab.
> 
> 
> Can someone help.
> 
> Gary

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