Network sharing via a workgroup (non-domain) of encrypted files.

m2orris · 08-08-2006, 01:08 PM

Is it possible to Network share an encrypted file on a workgroup (non-domain) based network running Windows XP Pro SP2? If so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Here is what I have done so far:

Computer1
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Windows XP Pro SP2
User name: user1

There are two files:
C:\Shared Files\Non Encrypted Files\NEF.txt
C:\Shared Files\Encrypted Files\EF.txt

The C:\Shared Files directory is network shared as SharedFiles.

The directory C:\Shared Files\Encrypted Files has been encrypted as well as all subdirectories and files within.

I added the Encrypting File System certificate for user1 on Computer2 to the file C:\Shared Files\Encrypted Files\EF.txt.

Computer2
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Windows XP Pro SP2
User name: user1

Mapped the S: drive to \\Computer1\SharedFiles

I am able to open S:\Non Encrypted Files\NEF.txt via notepad without an issue.

When trying to open S:\Encrypted Files\EF.txt via notepad I get a popup titled "Notepad" with "Access is denied." in it.

08-08-2006, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
m2orris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 19 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Network sharing via a workgroup (non-domain) of encrypted files. Is it possible to Network share an encrypted file on a workgroup (non-domain) based network running Windows XP Pro SP2? If so any suggestions would be appreciated. Here is what I have done so far: Computer1 ------------ Windows XP Pro SP2 User name: user1 There are two files: C:\Shared Files\Non Encrypted Files\NEF.txt C:\Shared Files\Encrypted Files\EF.txt The C:\Shared Files directory is network shared as SharedFiles. The directory C:\Shared Files\Encrypted Files has been encrypted as well as all subdirectories and files within. I added the Encrypting File System certificate for user1 on Computer2 to the file C:\Shared Files\Encrypted Files\EF.txt. Computer2 ------------- Windows XP Pro SP2 User name: user1 Mapped the S: drive to \\Computer1\SharedFiles I am able to open S:\Non Encrypted Files\NEF.txt via notepad without an issue. When trying to open S:\Encrypted Files\EF.txt via notepad I get a popup titled "Notepad" with "Access is denied." in it. __________________ ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe (BIOS v1009.003) ~ Intel P4 3.20E GHz (1MB L2-Cache, 800 MHz FSB, PGA-478) ~ Antec Neo HE 430 Watt PSU ~ 512MB Corsair TWINX512-3200C2PT (2 x Corsair CMX256A-3200C2PT) ~ Adaptec 29160N (Ultra 160 SCSI Controller) ~ 36.7GB Ultra 160 SCSI HDD (Quantum Atlas 10K II, 8MB, 10000 RPM) ~ 250GB SATA HDD (Hitachi Deskstar 7K250, 8MB, 7200 RPM) ~ BFG Tech GeForce FX 5700LE 256MB ~ Sony DRU-710A (DVD±R/RW, DVD+R DL, CD-R/RW) ~ Sony CRX320A/U (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW<--read only) ~ XP Pro SP2