files are seen on network but cannot be accessed
dun-dun-dun
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ok, I have this issue. I have WINXP Pro with sp1 and all. I decided Ill password protect my computer, that way no one can go into my windows and screw around while Im not home. Well in that process of adding a password to my login, a prompt came up and asked "do you want to also make your folders and files private?" (or something like that). I accidentally said yes. Now when my brother tries to access my shared folder, he can see the contents, but cant access or copy anything over to his computer. I cant reverse this "making my files private" thing. Any one know how?
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Tex
Tex
That's really not possible, unless you got more in-depth and started toying with groups and specific user access levels, or possibly enabling the built-in XP firewall (but he would even see the folders in this instance)... sharing or not sharing is easily marked at the folder level.
I will admit, however, that I've had similar issues in the past regarding access levels. Keep tinkering, worse thing that happens is you learn what NOT to do in the future