Password-protecting shares in XP Home

[Guest]

I can't add a password to shared folders in Windows XP Home Edition. I want to be able to access my hard disk remotely, yet I do not want it open to everyone. Why was this feature removed in XP Home when it was available in previous versions (even the home ones like 95, 98, and ME)?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I can't add a password to shared folders in Windows XP Home Edition. I want to be able to access my hard disk remotely, yet I do not want it open to everyone. Why was this feature removed in XP Home when it was available in previous versions (even the home ones like 95, 98, and ME)?

Windows XP was developed from Windows NT and 2000, which have never
had passwords for shared folders.

Here are some options for safe, password-protected remote access to
your computer:

1. Create an incoming VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection on your
computer.

2. Run remote control software like VNC or PCAnywhere.

For more information, I suggest looking at news group
microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely
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[Brian Toms]

I do not want to have to configure anything on the other computers, just
connect to my computer from there by going into Network Neighborhood/My
Network Places.
want to be able to access my hard disk remotely, yet I do not want it open
to everyone. Why was this feature removed in XP Home when it was available
in previous versions (even the home ones like 95, 98, and ME)?

 

[betbest1]

Oh, and I figured out how to access Advanced File Sharing (thru Safe Mode),
so how do I set it so only certain computers can access it? (if that is
best way)