Windows XP pro? Have you checked "Simple file sharing" in Tools\Folder Options\View? check should be on for simple file sharing and to make the
profile folder private.
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"paul" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> escribió en el mensaje
news:ED23A601-819B-40FF-9CC8-DF0D628D3037@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > i try to make my folders private but are not able to tick the box in the
> sharing and security option
> anybody can help?
> thanks a lot
> paul
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> met vriendelijke groet, paul
Re: Real Puzzle ... Are you using Windows Home or Pro. ... The option to disable Simple File Sharing is not available in windows ..."Shania" wrote in message ... > has "Make this folder private" unchecked and grayed out. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
Re: Users cannot see User Names Documents in My Computer ... A couple of work arounds....Customize Desktop button | General tab | ... > I do not us Simple File Sharing, but I turned it on briefly. ... > The My Documents folder wa inheriting Make this folder private from the ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: "make this folder private " grayed out:xp home ... You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option ... > I do not want to uncheck "use simple file sharing" under ... > printer sharing for Microdoft Networks,... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
Make this Folder Private setting for Entire Profile ... I have used the "Make this folder private" option to protect my entire ... Now I can't access my shared files in My Documents from other ... longer have "Use simple file sharing (Recommended" as an option. ... the Sharing tab of my profile in Documents and Settings, ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
Re: Sharing folders to local net ... Using Simple File Sharing and activated "Make Folder Private."... only to the permissions.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)