Securing C: drive between different level of users

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hi, Im running Windows XP on my laptop and at the moment I have 3 users set
up: user 1 (administrator account), user 2 (limited account), guest (very
limited account). I'm trying to configure my machine so that only the
administrator can have access to the C: drive and the other 2 users' files.
As it is at the moment even though the other 2 users have limited accounts,
they can still access the C: drive and the administrator files (thier
accounts being limited only in terms on installing/uninstalling
software/hardware). I know one way of resolving the issue of gaining access
to files would be to password-protect them but what I am really trying to
achieve is at least to level of users, one with full control of the machine
and the other 2 with no access whatsoever to the C: drive and the other
users's files...
Many thanks
 
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hi, Im running Windows XP on my laptop and at the moment I have 3 users set
up: user 1 (administrator account), user 2 (limited account), guest (very
limited account). I'm trying to configure my machine so that only the
administrator can have access to the C: drive and the other 2 users' files.
As it is at the moment even though the other 2 users have limited accounts,
they can still access the C: drive and the administrator files (thier
accounts being limited only in terms on installing/uninstalling
software/hardware). I know one way of resolving the issue of gaining access
to files would be to password-protect them but what I am really trying to
achieve is at least to level of users, one with full control of the machine
and the other 2 with no access whatsoever to the C: drive and the other
users's files...
Many thanks
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Hi Louis,

This particular newsgroup is devoted to security questions concerning
the database program called "Access" which is part of the Office family of
products. The forum name can be a little misleading.

I would suggest you re-post your question in an XP newsgroup so you
may receive the best help possible. There are 27 XP newsgroups and they
all start like this:

microsoft.public.windowsxp

Specifically you might try

microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

If you have trouble finding the XP groups, post back and I'll walk you through getting there.
 
Hi Jeff,

many thanks for your reply. I did actually try in
public.windowsxp.security_admin too only after I realised the access name of
the first newsgroup referred to the softwate and not a physical access (very
misleading as you noted..) lol

I'm pleased to see that these newsgroups cover the US as well, as I thought
they were limited to the UK only since the website asked me in which
country's newsgroup I was mainly interested...this can only increase my
chances of finding someone who knows the answer to my problem.

Once again, thanks a lot for your reply...
Louis
 
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Hi Louis,
many thanks for your reply. I did actually try in
public.windowsxp.security_admin too only after I realized the access name of
the first newsgroup referred to the software and not a physical access (very
misleading as you noted..) lol
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An often seen problem in this newsgroup; no harm done.
I'm pleased to see that these newsgroups cover the US as well, as I thought
they were limited to the UK only since the website asked me in which
country's newsgroup I was mainly interested...this can only increase my
chances of finding someone who knows the answer to my problem.

Once again, thanks a lot for your reply...
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These newsgroups are seen all over the world so I have no doubt
you will find many knowledgeable people to assist you in the other
newsgroup.

You're welcome and good luck,
 
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