Folders being renamed by network users

B1ade · 06-04-2009, 02:04 AM

Hi all...

We are running a small network with about 10 pc's, one of which is acting as a file server. All the pc's are running Windows XP Professional, generally service pack 2 and 3. One of the network users are renaming the folders on the file server, and it is obviously causing confusion and unorganisation.

I need to know which network user is responsible for the above. I have attempted to do some research regarding the matter, however I have been unsuccessful in learning anything. I am not even sure if this is possible, however it does not appear to be possible with Windows XP.

Please advise if anyone knows of an application which is able to help me determine which user is the culprit. I do have full admin rights on all the pc's, including the file server.

Thank you very much.

Dogg · 06-05-2009, 01:56 PM

If you are using "Simple File Sharing", no one will be able to remotely rename anything.

**johnwill** · 06-06-2009, 09:09 AM

If you use XP-Pro, you can set the permissions on the folders to keep them from renaming the folders. You might als fire the clod that keeps screwing up the network.

06-04-2009, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
B1ade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Windows Sp2/3	Folders being renamed by network users Hi all... We are running a small network with about 10 pc's, one of which is acting as a file server. All the pc's are running Windows XP Professional, generally service pack 2 and 3. One of the network users are renaming the folders on the file server, and it is obviously causing confusion and unorganisation. I need to know which network user is responsible for the above. I have attempted to do some research regarding the matter, however I have been unsuccessful in learning anything. I am not even sure if this is possible, however it does not appear to be possible with Windows XP. Please advise if anyone knows of an application which is able to help me determine which user is the culprit. I do have full admin rights on all the pc's, including the file server. Thank you very much.

06-05-2009, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dogg Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 2,085 OS: XP sp3	Re: Folders being renamed by network users If you are using "Simple File Sharing", no one will be able to remotely rename anything.

06-06-2009, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Folders being renamed by network users If you use XP-Pro, you can set the permissions on the folders to keep them from renaming the folders. You might als fire the clod that keeps screwing up the network. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience