File Sharing in Windows XP. How to create new Group?

[Guest]

I have Windows XP Pro on three computers. There are just three people in our
small office. We bought XP because we needed the extra security on Small
Office Networking. Right? We don't need a domain server.
OK, I think I understand the "new" concept of user-based access control vs.
the old and tried (and dearly missed here) file and directory security
password control of Windows 98. But I can't get it to do for me what I need
it to do for me.
So, what I would like to accomplish is to create a new user group called
"JustUsGirls" consisting of me and my other coworkers and allow all members
of this Group, and this group only, to access to my shared folder. How do I
accomplish that?

 

[Malke]

I have Windows XP Pro on three computers. There are just three people
in our small office. We bought XP because we needed the extra security
on Small Office Networking. Right? We don't need a domain server.
OK, I think I understand the "new" concept of user-based access
control vs. the old and tried (and dearly missed here) file and
directory security password control of Windows 98. But I can't get it
to do for me what I need it to do for me.
So, what I would like to accomplish is to create a new user group
called "JustUsGirls" consisting of me and my other coworkers and allow
all members of this Group, and this group only, to access to my shared
folder. How do I accomplish that?

Very easily. Basically you will create a new user group from Computer
Management in Administrative Tools called "JustUsGirls" (groups). You
will add the desired users to the group, not forgetting to include the
Administrator. Then on whatever shares you want "JustUsGirls" members
to have access, set the permissions on each share accordingly. You can
make the shares accessible only to the "JustUsGirls" group (and
Administrator).

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

User Management and Security in Windows XP -
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/wxppusrm.html

User Accounts overview (MS) - http://tinyurl.com/kogeq

Overview of XP Groups (MVP Kelly Theriot) -
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_groups.htm

Malke