Can't see a users folder(s) from the MyComputer window.

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Jorge

Hello everyone. I have just installed Windows XP Pro and
having a little problem.

I have 5 users, including myself, on one machine. I am
the only Administrator and the rest are simple "Limited
User" accounts. My problem is that when in my Admin
account and using "MyComputer" window, I can "see"
folders for all the "Limited User" accounts except for
one.

I'm not sure why this is happening. Any ideas? I'm
thinking i may need to delete this account and start over
with it. I'd like to avoid this if possible, however.

Jorge
 
XP PRO: In Windows Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, View and uncheck Use Simple File Sharing. Now, when you right click on a drive, folder or file (on an NTFS partition) and select Properties, you'll see a Security tab. Here you can assign or deny permissions based on user name or user group membership.

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308419

HOW TO: Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307874
 
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