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I'm using XP Pro Sp2. Is there any way so other users (even other
administrators) can not access my folder under Documents and Settings?

Currently all users with administrative power, can access my folders and I
would like to block their access while keeping them as administrators.

Laser
 
If the user is an Administrator, anything that you do the other
Administrator can undo.

Thank You.

Diana.

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| I'm using XP Pro Sp2. Is there any way so other users (even other
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| Currently all users with administrative power, can access my folders and
I
| would like to block their access while keeping them as administrators.
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| Laser
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Hi Diana,

"anything that you do the other Administrator can undo."

That is true, but the other users are not very sophisticated so I'm not
concerned about that . What do you suggest.

Thanks,

Laser
 
You have no choice. Don't be concerned about "sophistication" -- what about
accidents? What if one of these non-sophisticated persons accidentally wipes
out your entire documents folder? You are enabling just such a problem by
allowing all users to remain administrators.

Access controls aren't just about stopping people from attacking -- they're
also about helping avoid accidents.

And if these other users aren't sophisticated, and therefore presumably
don't need the power that comes with being administrators, why are you
letting them be administrators? You really should rethink your choice here.

Steve Riley
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Laser said:
Hi Diana,

"anything that you do the other Administrator can undo."

That is true, but the other users are not very sophisticated so I'm not
concerned about that . What do you suggest.

Thanks,

Laser


"Diana Smith [MSFT]" said:
If the user is an Administrator, anything that you do the other
Administrator can undo.

Thank You.

Diana.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.


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| I'm using XP Pro Sp2. Is there any way so other users (even other
| administrators) can not access my folder under Documents and Settings?
|
| Currently all users with administrative power, can access my folders
and
I
| would like to block their access while keeping them as administrators.
|
| Laser
|
|
|


This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.


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