Set network password for XP homedition

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Jack Wu

Hi, i am setting up 4 computers with WindowXP home
edition. All 4 computers are shared C drive. This there
any ways that i can lock two computers for folder
sharing? I know WindowXP Pro can do it easily, but XP
Home edition i cant find the option. So can anyone help.
let me make this clear again. I want the shared drive to
be accessed with a password provided.
 
Hello Jack
This link explains things well
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

regards
yellowpike
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Here are a some more possibilities that aren't mentioned on that web
page:

1. Assign a password to the "Guest" account. When other people try
to access your computer, they'll be prompted to enter the password:

a. Click Start | Run.
b. Type "control userpasswords2" in the box and click OK.
c. Under "Users for this computer", click Guest.
d. Click Reset Password, enter a password, and click OK.

2. Create a compressed folder and define a password for it. Everyone
who accesses the folder, from the local computer or from the network,
must specify the password to access the files in the compressed
folder. This Microsoft Knowledge Base article has details:

HOW TO: Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306531
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