Opinion on file sharing

Tesla15 · 01-07-2005, 08:20 AM

Hello guys, this is the first time posting on these boards and I was wondering if you could help me out on this problem. I have two computers a laptop and a desktop that both run xp pro. They are both networked together and I wanted to make the second drive on the desktop available for full control for the laptop. The only problem is is that I am on a college campus and don't want others messing with my files. What would you guys recommend.

**epos159** · 01-07-2005, 10:49 AM

Well, when you setup the sharing you can create a password that must be entered to access the drive.

johnwill · 01-07-2005, 01:53 PM

Make sure you have a good password on the system, and you'll be the only one with access. You'll also have to go to the permissions of the drive and remove the Everyone permission to access the drive.

01-07-2005, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tesla15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1 OS: xp pro	Opinion on file sharing Hello guys, this is the first time posting on these boards and I was wondering if you could help me out on this problem. I have two computers a laptop and a desktop that both run xp pro. They are both networked together and I wanted to make the second drive on the desktop available for full control for the laptop. The only problem is is that I am on a college campus and don't want others messing with my files. What would you guys recommend.

01-07-2005, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Make sure you have a good password on the system, and you'll be the only one with access. You'll also have to go to the permissions of the drive and remove the Everyone permission to access the drive. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-07-2005, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
epos159 I helped the forums. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA Posts: 551 OS: Windows XP Home	Well, when you setup the sharing you can create a password that must be entered to access the drive.