creating users in windows xp

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Ravi Verma

Hi,

Is it possible to create two users in XP so that non of them can c what the
other one is doing, I mean if user1 creates a folder, that folder should not
be visible to user2 and vice-versa.

Regards,
Ravi Verma
 
Ravi said:
Hi,

Is it possible to create two users in XP so that non of them can c what the
other one is doing, I mean if user1 creates a folder, that folder should not
be visible to user2 and vice-versa.

Regards,
Ravi Verma
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Certainly.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399



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Hii, the anser is YES! and NO! a low privilaged account does almost the same
for one user or two still for differnt group users to restrict access here's
the way:

Go to the respective user folder logged in as the user user proflies files
and other stuff are located in document and settings folder then go do
folder options scroll down & disable simple sharing.

You will notice a new tab securty when u right click the users folder go
there remove group users like admin or power users in selection add the
owner [user whos folder u are in] as the user and system!

Do the same on the second account.

and NO on certain things like if a user creates folder in say the root drive
that would be visible by other user but if he does it in his desktop or
documents it wudnt be visible nor be accessible.

Hope this helps...,
Umesh Thota
www.windowsworkshop.com
 
Thanx very much but I want to make two users completely unaware of each
others folders.

Thota Umesh said:
Hii, the anser is YES! and NO! a low privilaged account does almost the
same for one user or two still for differnt group users to restrict access
here's the way:

Go to the respective user folder logged in as the user user proflies files
and other stuff are located in document and settings folder then go do
folder options scroll down & disable simple sharing.

You will notice a new tab securty when u right click the users folder go
there remove group users like admin or power users in selection add the
owner [user whos folder u are in] as the user and system!

Do the same on the second account.

and NO on certain things like if a user creates folder in say the root
drive that would be visible by other user but if he does it in his desktop
or documents it wudnt be visible nor be accessible.

Hope this helps...,
Umesh Thota
www.windowsworkshop.com

Ravi Verma said:
Hi,

Is it possible to create two users in XP so that non of them can c what
the other one is doing, I mean if user1 creates a folder, that folder
should not be visible to user2 and vice-versa.

Regards,
Ravi Verma
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I have formatted my drive as NTFS but I am not connected to a domain. This
is my stand alone desktop. when I right click on a folder, properties, I
can't see the "security tab" how can I enable the security tab?

Regards,
Ravi Verma
Bruce Chambers said:
Ravi said:
Hi,

Is it possible to create two users in XP so that non of them can c what
the other one is doing, I mean if user1 creates a folder, that folder
should not be visible to user2 and vice-versa.

Regards,
Ravi Verma
Click to expand...


Certainly.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399



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Ravi said:
I have formatted my drive as NTFS but I am not connected to a domain. This
is my stand alone desktop. when I right click on a folder, properties, I
can't see the "security tab" how can I enable the security tab?
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Do you have WinXP Home or WinXP Pro?

If you have WinXP Home, you'll have to boot into Safe Mode to be able
to access the Security tab. Further, because Simple File Sharing cannot
be disabled in WinXP Home, you may need to use a 3rd party security
tool, such as Doug Knox's Windows® XP Security Console,
Version 1.4 - 10/26/2003:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

If you have WinXP Pro, you first need to disable "Simple File Sharing."
In Windows Explorer, click Tools > Folder Options > View, and remove
the check mark from "Advanced Settings: Use simple file sharing."


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Hi Bruce,

Thanx very much, I have windows XP pro and I have got the "security" tab and
now I can give permission to folders and restrict other users to access
them. It was great. Thanx very much once again. I home I can restrict some
folders and share some folders in the network if i connect my computer to a
LAN.

Regards,
Ravi Verma
 
Ravi said:
Hi Bruce,

Thanx very much, I have windows XP pro and I have got the "security" tab and
now I can give permission to folders and restrict other users to access
them. It was great. Thanx very much once again. I home I can restrict some
folders and share some folders in the network if i connect my computer to a
LAN.
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You're welcome.

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