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File Sharing in Win XP HOME Edition

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by jshoe85

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In XP Home Edition, if you go into safe mode you can set NTFS and share permsissions. Well I did this, but everytime I try to access the share I get an ACCESS DENIED message instead of a prompt for a user name and password. Any ideas? I know this has worked in the past for MANY people. Thanks!

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by computercookie

as to what you're trying to do!

But sounds like your trying to access files using administrator priviledges, are they your files?

by jshoe85

You cant get much clearer than that?..... I'm trying to access files remotely on XP HOME with NTFS or SHARE permission.s

by mwhipple

Why would you be trying to do this in safe mode? It smells like a solution that is more of a headache than it is worth.

by jshoe85

Because on an XP home machine, NTFS and SHARE permissions can only be accessed through safe mode. That is the ONLY way file permissions can be set. In the past many people have been successful woith this.

by computercookie

a better explanation of what your trying to do might help, then I can work out where your going wrong.

Unless you setup correctly you will have to continue taking ownership of files and folders.

by jshoe85

Only way it can be done with XP HOME with file sharing and permissions, it is a headace, but when you own a copy of HOME and you want protected file shares, you have to do the work, thats why I'm posting for people that have done this is the past

by jshoe85

Only way it can be done with XP HOME with file sharing and permissions, it is a headace, but when you own a copy of HOME and you want protected file shares, you have to do the work, thats why I'm posting for people that have done this is the past

by jshoe85

I did put I'm trying to access files remotely with Share and NTFS permissions on my home network with XP HOME. File and Share permissions can be set in XP HOME ONLY in Safe Mode. If someone can advise that'd be great. THanks

by older mycroft

I used XP Home since its inception and you can organise filesharing after booting normal with admin privileges.

Where you're getting this [i]"ONLY in Safe Mode"[/i] idea from, I don't know.

That's my tuppence worth. :)

by jshoe85

you must boot into safe mode and turn off simple file sharing

by ic-it

The users you are allowing access for have an account on the system with shared folder(s).
The account will need a password.

by jshoe85

I made an account with a password and set permissions for full access. It's jsut for my use at home. I just don't get the prompt for login, I just get access denied.

by sue t

you can do this with the computer booted normally - make sure printer and file sharing is turned on, make sure you have an account on each computer that has the same username and password. Setup sharing on a folder and you should then be able to browse for the computer or type in computer name\folder name and press enter. Or why not just connect a crossover cable and be done with it.

by jshoe85

You cannot turn off simple file sharing in XP Home unless you are in safe mode

by computercookie

What are you trying to do, change the posts and there is no goal, as it seems you have a specific problem that cannot be solved by the answers you have received.

This is despite the fact you don't know what your talking about.

The only time you need to use 'safemode' in XP Home in relation to file sharing is when want to change user rights or you want to take ownership.

Sounds like you're a user on a home PC trying to access files that don't belong to you, that's why I never told you how to do it!!! LOL

Back to square one!!!!

by jshoe85

It is possible Google and and please do not respond. I dont appreciate your rudeness and unknowlegable answers.

by jshoe85

I actaully have files on MY PC I have 5 PC's at home and do not want to purchase XP Pro as I own a full retail of Home. BYE

by older mycroft

I honestly do not think that you actually believe what you are typing.

If we can tell you that it can be done, and we're all giving you different ways in which to approach it - why do you insist it cannot be done ??

[u]To paraphrase Monty Python :[/u]

[b]This is [i]not[/i] the right room for an argument![/b]

by sue t

you would know to go to microsoft's site and read the KB that explains how to turn off simple file sharing in XP home. and as for rudeness I believe that falls squarely on you and I also ask that you don't respond because you really have nothing to say. GOOD BYE!

by older mycroft

If your gonna continue with this pitiful attempt to knock us all into line, with your demented methods...

Turn ON your browser's spellchecker! ...you don't require Safe Mode for that!!!

Your arse-chasm ain't workin' :D

by older mycroft

You're an IT Consultant.

Mind you, IT Consultants tend to have impeccable grammar, so maybe you are a network admin. ;)

by jdclyde

are like system admins in some places, where the accountant is admin by default.

training is optional, as are skills.... or so it would see based upon your little friend...

by rob miners

I have thoroughly tested and I have come to the conclusion that I cannot get it to work. The main problem is that I cannot add a User from the other PC.
EG: \\testpc1\tom is the User Account on PC1. I am unable to add \\testpc2\tom to the Accounts in testpc1.

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