creating network file sharing password

elny3680 · 04-20-05, 12:49 PM

i have 2 computers connected to a linksys router in my household. my brother set them up so that we can share files between the two but when i access his shared folder it asks for a password and when hes trying to access my shared folder it doesnt ask for any password. id like to know how you can set it up so that there is a password to access the shared folder. i guess easiest solution would be to not put any files i want to share in there but id still like to be able to put a password on it. both of us are running windows xp sp2 and these are the specs on our pcs:

my pc
soltek sl-k890pro-939
bfg 6600 gt
amd 64 3000
corsair vs 2x512

my brothers pc
abit nf7-s
amd xp 2500+
geil 2x512

also, if someone knows of a program to track cpu heat & fan speeds that is compatible with my soltek sl-k890, that would be great. coolmon and mbm dont support it as far as i know. thanks in advance

The Bus · 05-10-05, 02:16 PM

EAsy question -- hope you had it answered if not, here goes.

Open the folder you want to share.
Go to 'Tools' > 'Folder Options'
Go to the 'View' tab and under advanced settings scroll down and make sure 'Use simple-file sharing' is unchecked. Uncheck it if you need to, then hit OK.
Right-click on the folder you want to share.
Click on the 'Security' tab.

Give 'Everyone' full control on this folder, but nothing else. Then create a user with a password that can access this folder. Give that username and password to anyone who you would want to access the folder.

If your folder is small and not with a lot of documents, convert the folder to a compressed/zipped folder, and add a password.

Flyerman85 · 09-18-05, 04:32 AM

try speedfan I like it better then MBM

04-20-05, 12:49 PM	#1
elny3680 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 225	creating network file sharing password i have 2 computers connected to a linksys router in my household. my brother set them up so that we can share files between the two but when i access his shared folder it asks for a password and when hes trying to access my shared folder it doesnt ask for any password. id like to know how you can set it up so that there is a password to access the shared folder. i guess easiest solution would be to not put any files i want to share in there but id still like to be able to put a password on it. both of us are running windows xp sp2 and these are the specs on our pcs: my pc soltek sl-k890pro-939 bfg 6600 gt amd 64 3000 corsair vs 2x512 my brothers pc abit nf7-s amd xp 2500+ geil 2x512 also, if someone knows of a program to track cpu heat & fan speeds that is compatible with my soltek sl-k890, that would be great. coolmon and mbm dont support it as far as i know. thanks in advance

05-10-05, 02:16 PM	#2
The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,653	EAsy question -- hope you had it answered if not, here goes. Open the folder you want to share. Go to 'Tools' > 'Folder Options' Go to the 'View' tab and under advanced settings scroll down and make sure 'Use simple-file sharing' is unchecked. Uncheck it if you need to, then hit OK. Right-click on the folder you want to share. Click on the 'Security' tab. Give 'Everyone' full control on this folder, but nothing else. Then create a user with a password that can access this folder. Give that username and password to anyone who you would want to access the folder. If your folder is small and not with a lot of documents, convert the folder to a compressed/zipped folder, and add a password. __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

09-18-05, 04:32 AM	#3
Flyerman85 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 182	try speedfan I like it better then MBM __________________ "You have to be prepared for the possibility that God does not like you." -Fight Club "Take my advice pull down your pants and slide on the ice"- Sidney Freedmen from M.A.S.H Great Bash