"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <6298BBA6-34C4-4C63-A954-1888E168B***@microsoft.com>, ARL
> <A**@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >Can anyone tell me why I am not able to access some folders while others I
> >can on a XP Home box in my workgroup?  I can't seem to find a way to open
> >permissions on these folders.  All other nodes run XP Pro.  Connectivity is
> >fine (except for the slow network browse on the same computer - posted about
> >this previously).  I can SEE all the folders, but can only access some and
> >not others.
> >
> >Thanks, ARL
>
> What are the names of the folders that you can't access?
>
> By default, Windows XP blocks networked access to Program Files,
> Windows, and to individual users' folders within Documents and
> Settings.
>
> By default, Windows XP doesn't let you configure permissions on shared
> folders.
>
> In XP Pro, you can remove those limitations by disabling simple file
> sharing:
>
> 1. Open My Computer and click Tools > Folder Options > View.
> 2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
> 3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".
>
> In XP Home, there's no supported way to disable simple file sharing or
> remove the limitations.  You can start XP Home in "Safe Mode with
> Networking", which temporarily disables simple file sharing, but that
> method isn't documented or supported by Microsoft, and I can't
> guarantee that it will work.  If you try it, at your own risk, back up
> your data and make a restore point first in case something goes wrong.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
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> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
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>> >Can anyone tell me why I am not able to access some folders while others I
>> >can on a XP Home box in my workgroup?  I can't seem to find a way to open
>> >permissions on these folders.  All other nodes run XP Pro.  Connectivity is
>> >fine (except for the slow network browse on the same computer - posted about
>> >this previously).  I can SEE all the folders, but can only access some and
>> >not others.
>> >
>> >Thanks, ARL
>>
>> What are the names of the folders that you can't access?
>>
>> By default, Windows XP blocks networked access to Program Files,
>> Windows, and to individual users' folders within Documents and
>> Settings.
>>
>> By default, Windows XP doesn't let you configure permissions on shared
>> folders.
>>
>> In XP Pro, you can remove those limitations by disabling simple file
>> sharing:
>>
>> 1. Open My Computer and click Tools > Folder Options > View.
>> 2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
>> 3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".
>>
>> In XP Home, there's no supported way to disable simple file sharing or
>> remove the limitations.  You can start XP Home in "Safe Mode with
>> Networking", which temporarily disables simple file sharing, but that
>> method isn't documented or supported by Microsoft, and I can't
>> guarantee that it will work.  If you try it, at your own risk, back up
>> your data and make a restore point first in case something goes wrong.
>
>The folders you named are EXACTLY the ones I can't access!  You really know
>what you're doing there Steve!